HeyRuaHow to say “pubis” in Irish
- Irish:
- púbas
- English:
- pubis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “POO-bus” /ˈpuːbˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- púbais (pubises)
- Genitive singular:
- púbais, an phúbais (e.g. cnámh an phúbais, the pubic bone)
- Genitive plural:
- púbas, na bpúbas (e.g. cruth na bpúbas, shape of the pubic bones)
What does “púbas” mean?
- pubis
- The front part of the hip bone, one of the bones of the pelvis.Also: pubic bone, os pubis.
“Púbas” with the article
The plural of pubis in Irish is púbais. Here is púbas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Púbas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using púbas, the Irish word for pubis.
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Pubis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pubis?
The Irish for pubis is púbas (pronounced “POO-bus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is púbais.
How do you pronounce púbas in Irish?
Púbas is said like “POO-bus” (IPA /ˈpuːbˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of pubis in Irish?
The plural of púbas is púbais; with the article, na púbais means “the pubises”. The genitive plural is púbas, as in cruth na bpúbas (shape of the pubic bones).
Why does púbas change to phúbas or bpúbas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) púbas becomes mo phúbas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpúbas (eclipsis).
Is 'púbas' an everyday word?
No, 'púbas' is a technical anatomical term; in everyday speech people would more likely say 'cnámh an phúbais' or simply refer to the 'cromán' or 'peilbheas'.
