HeyRuaHow to say “rectum” in Irish
- Irish:
- driseachán
- English:
- rectum, intestine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DRISH-uh-khawn” /ˈdɾʲɪʃəxaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- driseacháin (rectums)
- Genitive singular:
- driseacháin, an driseacháin (e.g. ailse an driseacháin, cancer of the rectum)
- Genitive plural:
- driseachán, na ndriseachán (e.g. scrúdú na ndriseachán, examination of the rectums)
What does “driseachán” mean?
“Driseachán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rectum
- The last part of the large intestine, ending at the anus.Also: back passage, bowel.
1 other meaning: intestine
- 2intestine
- A gut or intestine, especially of an animal, as used in older and dialect speech.Also: gut, entrails.
“Driseachán” with the article
The plural of rectum in Irish is driseacháin. Here is driseachán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Driseachán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using driseachán, the Irish word for rectum.
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Rectum in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rectum?
The Irish for rectum is driseachán (pronounced “DRISH-uh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is driseacháin. Depending on context it can also mean intestine.
How do you pronounce driseachán in Irish?
Driseachán is said like “DRISH-uh-khawn” (IPA /ˈdɾʲɪʃəxaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of rectum in Irish?
The plural of driseachán is driseacháin; with the article, na driseacháin means “the rectums”. The genitive plural is driseachán, as in scrúdú na ndriseachán (examination of the rectums).
Does driseachán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Driseachán can mean rectum or intestine, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does driseachán change to dhriseachán or ndriseachán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) driseachán becomes mo dhriseachán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndriseachán (eclipsis).
Is driseachán related to dris, a bramble?
Only in form; driseachán is an anatomical word meaning rectum or gut, while dris means bramble. In everyday speech the general word for intestine is putóg.
