HeyRuaHow to say “neuron” in Irish
- Irish:
- néarón
- English:
- neuron
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NAY-uh-rohn” /ˈnʲeːɾˠoːnˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- néaróin (neurons)
- Genitive singular:
- néaróin, an néaróin (e.g. struchtúr an néaróin, structure of the neuron)
- Genitive plural:
- néarón, na néarón (e.g. líon na néarón, number of neurons)
What does “néarón” mean?
- neuron
- A nerve cell that carries electrical signals in the brain and nervous system.Also: neurone, nerve cell.
“Néarón” with the article
The plural of neuron in Irish is néaróin. Here is néarón after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an néarón
the neuron
No change after an
na néaróin
the neurons
Plural: no change after na
“Néarón” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using néarón, the Irish word for neuron.
Is cineál ceall é néarón.
A neuron is a type of cell.
Iompraíonn an néarón comharthaí leictreacha.
The neuron carries electrical signals.
Tá billiúin néarón san inchinn.
There are billions of neurons in the brain.
Ceanglaíonn na néaróin lena chéile ag sionapsaí.
The neurons connect to each other at synapses.
Rinneamar staidéar ar fhoirm an néaróin inniu.
We studied the shape of the neuron today.
Tá aicsón fada ag gach néarón.
Every neuron has a long axon.
Déanann na néaróin seo damáiste don chorp nuair a theipeann orthu.
When these neurons fail, the body is damaged.
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Neuron in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for neuron?
The Irish for neuron is néarón (pronounced “NAY-uh-rohn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is néaróin.
How do you pronounce néarón in Irish?
Néarón is said like “NAY-uh-rohn” (IPA /ˈnʲeːɾˠoːnˠ/).
What is the plural of neuron in Irish?
The plural of néarón is néaróin; with the article, na néaróin means “the neurons”. The genitive plural is néarón, as in líon na néarón (number of neurons).
What is the difference between néarón and néaróg?
Néarón is a single nerve cell (neuron), while néaróg is a nerve, a bundle of fibres that carries signals through the body.
