HeyRuaHow to say “parotid gland” in Irish
- Irish:
- paróitid
- English:
- parotid gland
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “puh-ROH-tid” /pˠəˈɾˠoːtʲɪdʲ/
- Plural:
- paróitidí (parotid glands)
- Genitive singular:
- paróitide, na paróitide (e.g. at na paróitide, swelling of the parotid gland)
- Genitive plural:
- paróitidí, na bparóitidí (e.g. athlasadh na bparóitidí, inflammation of the parotid glands)
What does “paróitid” mean?
- parotid gland
- The large salivary gland in front of each ear.Also: parotid, salivary gland.
“Paróitid” with the article
The plural of parotid gland in Irish is paróitidí. Here is paróitid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Paróitid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using paróitid, the Irish word for parotid gland.
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Parotid gland in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for parotid gland?
The Irish for parotid gland is paróitid (pronounced “puh-ROH-tid”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is paróitidí.
How do you pronounce paróitid in Irish?
Paróitid is said like “puh-ROH-tid” (IPA /pˠəˈɾˠoːtʲɪdʲ/).
What is the plural of parotid gland in Irish?
The plural of paróitid is paróitidí; with the article, na paróitidí means “the parotid glands”. The genitive plural is paróitidí, as in athlasadh na bparóitidí (inflammation of the parotid glands).
Why does paróitid change to pharóitid or bparóitid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paróitid becomes mo pharóitid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bparóitid (eclipsis).
How is 'paróitid' related to mumps?
Mumps, 'an leicneach', is an infection that typically causes the paróitid to swell.
