HeyRuaHow to say “notochord” in Irish
- Irish:
- nótacorda
- English:
- notochord
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “NOH-tuh-kor-duh” /ˈn̪ˠoːt̪ˠəˌkoːɾˠd̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- nótacordaí (notochords)
- Genitive singular:
- nótacorda, an nótacorda (e.g. forbairt an nótacorda, development of the notochord)
- Genitive plural:
- nótacordaí, na nótacordaí (e.g. struchtúr na nótacordaí, the structure of the notochords)
What does “nótacorda” mean?
- notochord
- A flexible rod of tissue along the back of an embryo or primitive animal, which in vertebrates develops into the backbone.Also: chorda dorsalis, embryonic spine.
“Nótacorda” with the article
The plural of notochord in Irish is nótacordaí. Here is nótacorda after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an nótacorda
the notochord
No change after an
na nótacordaí
the notochords
Plural: no change after na
“Nótacorda” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nótacorda, the Irish word for notochord.
Tá nótacorda ag gach cordach ag céim éigin.
Every chordate has a notochord at some stage.
Forbraíonn an nótacorda go luath sa suth.
The notochord develops early in the embryo.
Rinneamar staidéar ar fheidhm an nótacorda inniu.
We studied the function of the notochord today.
Tá nótacordaí le feiceáil sna samplaí seo.
Notochords can be seen in these samples.
Cuireann an nótacorda taca leis an gcorp.
The notochord supports the body.
Sa duine, ní fhanann ach iarsmaí den nótacorda.
In humans, only remnants of the notochord remain.
Tharraing an múinteoir léaráid den nótacorda ar an gclár.
The teacher drew a diagram of the notochord on the board.
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Notochord in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for notochord?
The Irish for notochord is nótacorda (pronounced “NOH-tuh-kor-duh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is nótacordaí.
How do you pronounce nótacorda in Irish?
Nótacorda is said like “NOH-tuh-kor-duh” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠoːt̪ˠəˌkoːɾˠd̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of notochord in Irish?
The plural of nótacorda is nótacordaí; with the article, na nótacordaí means “the notochords”. The genitive plural is nótacordaí, as in struchtúr na nótacordaí (the structure of the notochords).
Is 'nótacorda' the same as the spine?
No. The 'nótacorda' is the embryonic rod that precedes the backbone, which is 'cnámh droma' in Irish.
