HeyRuaHow to say “pelvis” in Irish
- Irish:
- peilbheas
- English:
- pelvis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PEL-uh-vas” /ˈpʲɛlʲəvʲəsˠ/
- Plural:
- peilbhis (pelvises)
- Genitive singular:
- peilbhis, an pheilbhis (e.g. cnámha an pheilbhis, the bones of the pelvis)
- Genitive plural:
- peilbheas, na bpeilbheas (e.g. tomhas na bpeilbheas, the measurement of the pelvises)
What does “peilbheas” mean?
- pelvis
- The large bowl-shaped ring of bones at the base of the spine, to which the legs are attached.Also: pelvic bone, hip bone.
“Peilbheas” with the article
The plural of pelvis in Irish is peilbhis. Here is peilbheas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Peilbheas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using peilbheas, the Irish word for pelvis.
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Pelvis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pelvis?
The Irish for pelvis is peilbheas (pronounced “PEL-uh-vas”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is peilbhis.
How do you pronounce peilbheas in Irish?
Peilbheas is said like “PEL-uh-vas” (IPA /ˈpʲɛlʲəvʲəsˠ/).
What is the plural of pelvis in Irish?
The plural of peilbheas is peilbhis; with the article, na peilbhis means “the pelvises”. The genitive plural is peilbheas, as in tomhas na bpeilbheas (the measurement of the pelvises).
Why does peilbheas change to pheilbheas or bpeilbheas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) peilbheas becomes mo pheilbheas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpeilbheas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'peilbheas' and 'cromán'?
'Peilbheas' is the anatomical term for the whole pelvis, while 'cromán' is the everyday word for the hip.
