HeyRuaHow to say “pectoral muscle” in Irish
- Irish:
- uchtmhatán
- English:
- pectoral muscle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UKHT-wuh-tawn” /ˈʊxt̪ˌwat̪ˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- uchtmhatáin (pectoral muscles)
- Genitive singular:
- uchtmhatáin, an uchtmhatáin (e.g. méid an uchtmhatáin, size of the pectoral muscle)
- Genitive plural:
- uchtmhatán, na n-uchtmhatán (e.g. forbairt na n-uchtmhatán, development of the pectoral muscles)
What does “uchtmhatán” mean?
- pectoral muscle
- One of the large muscles of the chest, often called the pecs.Also: pectoral, pec, chest muscle.
“Uchtmhatán” with the article
The plural of pectoral muscle in Irish is uchtmhatáin. Here is uchtmhatán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uchtmhatán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uchtmhatán, the Irish word for pectoral muscle.
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Pectoral muscle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pectoral muscle?
The Irish for pectoral muscle is uchtmhatán (pronounced “UKHT-wuh-tawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uchtmhatáin.
How do you pronounce uchtmhatán in Irish?
Uchtmhatán is said like “UKHT-wuh-tawn” (IPA /ˈʊxt̪ˌwat̪ˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of pectoral muscle in Irish?
The plural of uchtmhatán is uchtmhatáin; with the article, na huchtmhatáin means “the pectoral muscles”. The genitive plural is uchtmhatán, as in forbairt na n-uchtmhatán (development of the pectoral muscles).
Why does uchtmhatán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uchtmhatán (the pectoral muscle), a huchtmhatán (her pectoral muscle), a n-uchtmhatán (their pectoral muscle), na huchtmhatáin (the pectoral muscles).
How is 'uchtmhatán' formed?
It combines 'ucht' (chest, breast) and 'matán' (muscle), with the m lenited: 'uchtmhatán', literally 'chest muscle'.
