HeyRuaHow to say “proximal” in Irish
- Irish:
- neasach
- English:
- proximal
- Word type:
- adjective
- More proximal:
- níos neasaí
- Most proximal:
- is neasaí
- Plural:
- neasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “NASS-ukh” /ˈn̠ʲasˠəx/
What does “neasach” mean?
- proximal
- Nearest to the centre of the body or to a point of attachment, used in anatomy.Also: nearest, near.
“Neasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is neasach after fear (man, masculine), after lámh (hand, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, neasacha.
More proximal, most proximal, very proximal
Tá an pointe seo níos neasaí don ghualainn. This point is more proximal to the shoulder.
| more proximal | níos neasaí | in the past tense: ní ba neasaí |
|---|---|---|
| most proximal | is neasaí | in the past tense: ba neasaí |
| as proximal as | chomh neasach le | no change after chomh |
| very proximal | an-neasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too proximal | róneasach | ró- lenites |
“Neasach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Proximal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for proximal?
The Irish for proximal is neasach (pronounced “NASS-ukh”). It comes after the noun: fear neasach, a proximal man; lámh neasach, a proximal hand.
How do you say more proximal and most proximal in Irish?
níos neasaí is more proximal and is neasaí is most proximal. In the past tense they become ní ba neasaí and ba neasaí.
What is the plural of neasach?
With a plural noun neasach becomes neasacha: fir neasacha, lámha neasacha.
How do you say very proximal in Irish?
an-neasach. Too proximal is róneasach, and as proximal as is chomh neasach le.
Is 'neasach' an everyday word for 'near'?
No, 'neasach' is a technical anatomical term meaning proximal; for everyday 'near' use 'gar' or 'cóngarach'. Its opposite in anatomy is 'imigéiniúil' (distal).
