HeyRuaHow to say “perineum” in Irish
- Irish:
- peirinéam
- English:
- perineum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “per-in-AY-um” /pʲɛɾʲɪnʲeːəmˠ/
- Plural:
- peirinéim (perineums)
- Genitive singular:
- peirinéim, an pheirinéim (e.g. cneá an pheirinéim, wound of the perineum)
- Genitive plural:
- peirinéam, na bpeirinéam (e.g. scrúdú na bpeirinéam, the examination of the perineums)
What does “peirinéam” mean?
- perineum
- The area of the body between the anus and the genitals.Also: perineal area, taint.
“Peirinéam” with the article
The plural of perineum in Irish is peirinéim. Here is peirinéam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Peirinéam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using peirinéam, the Irish word for perineum.
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Perineum in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for perineum?
The Irish for perineum is peirinéam (pronounced “per-in-AY-um”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is peirinéim.
How do you pronounce peirinéam in Irish?
Peirinéam is said like “per-in-AY-um” (IPA /pʲɛɾʲɪnʲeːəmˠ/).
What is the plural of perineum in Irish?
The plural of peirinéam is peirinéim; with the article, na peirinéim means “the perineums”. The genitive plural is peirinéam, as in scrúdú na bpeirinéam (the examination of the perineums).
Why does peirinéam change to pheirinéam or bpeirinéam?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) peirinéam becomes mo pheirinéam (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpeirinéam (eclipsis).
Is 'peirinéam' an everyday word?
No, peirinéam is a medical and anatomical term; in everyday speech people usually describe the area instead of naming it.
