HeyRuaHow to say “ovary” in Irish
- Irish:
- ubhagán
- English:
- ovary
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UV-uh-gawn” /ˈɔvˠəɡaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- ubhagáin (ovaries)
- Genitive singular:
- ubhagáin, an ubhagáin (e.g. ailse an ubhagáin, cancer of the ovary)
- Genitive plural:
- ubhagán, na n-ubhagán (e.g. feidhm na n-ubhagán, the function of the ovaries)
What does “ubhagán” mean?
- ovary
- The female reproductive organ in which eggs are produced, in animals or in a flower.Also: ovaries, egg organ.
“Ubhagán” with the article
The plural of ovary in Irish is ubhagáin. Here is ubhagán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ubhagán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ubhagán, the Irish word for ovary.
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Ovary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ovary?
The Irish for ovary is ubhagán (pronounced “UV-uh-gawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ubhagáin.
How do you pronounce ubhagán in Irish?
Ubhagán is said like “UV-uh-gawn” (IPA /ˈɔvˠəɡaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of ovary in Irish?
The plural of ubhagán is ubhagáin; with the article, na hubhagáin means “the ovaries”. The genitive plural is ubhagán, as in feidhm na n-ubhagán (the function of the ovaries).
Why does ubhagán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ubhagán (the ovary), a hubhagán (her ovary), a n-ubhagán (their ovary), na hubhagáin (the ovaries).
Is 'ubhagán' related to 'ubh'?
Yes, 'ubhagán' is built on 'ubh' (egg), so it literally suggests the organ of eggs.
