HeyRuaHow to say “phalanx” in Irish
- Irish:
- falang
- English:
- phalanx
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAL-ung” /ˈfˠalˠəŋ/
- Plural:
- falaing (phalanxes)
- Genitive singular:
- falaing, an fhalaing (e.g. briseadh an fhalaing, fracture of the phalanx)
- Genitive plural:
- falang, na bhfalang (e.g. cnámha na bhfalang, the bones of the phalanges)
What does “falang” mean?
- phalanx
- One of the small bones of a finger or toe.Also: phalange, finger bone, toe bone.
“Falang” with the article
The plural of phalanx in Irish is falaing. Here is falang after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Falang” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using falang, the Irish word for phalanx.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phalanx in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for phalanx?
The Irish for phalanx is falang (pronounced “FAL-ung”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is falaing.
How do you pronounce falang in Irish?
Falang is said like “FAL-ung” (IPA /ˈfˠalˠəŋ/).
What is the plural of phalanx in Irish?
The plural of falang is falaing; with the article, na falaing means “the phalanxes”. The genitive plural is falang, as in cnámha na bhfalang (the bones of the phalanges).
Why does falang change to fhalang or bhfalang?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) falang becomes m'fhalang (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfalang (eclipsis).
Is 'falang' an everyday word?
No, 'falang' is a technical anatomical term; in everyday speech people just say 'cnámh méire' (finger bone).
