HeyRuaHow to say “rectum” in Irish
- Irish:
- reicteam
- English:
- rectum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “REK-tyum” /ˈɾˠɛctʲəmˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- reictim (rectums)
- Genitive singular:
- reictim, an reictim (e.g. ailse an reictim, cancer of the rectum)
- Genitive plural:
- reicteam, na reicteam (e.g. fad na reicteam, the length of the rectums)
What does “reicteam” mean?
- rectum
- The last part of the large intestine, ending at the anus.Also: back passage, lower bowel.
“Reicteam” with the article
The plural of rectum in Irish is reictim. Here is reicteam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an reicteam
the rectum
No change after an
na reictim
the rectums
Plural: no change after na
“Reicteam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using reicteam, the Irish word for rectum.
Is cuid den stéig mhór é an reicteam.
The rectum is part of the large intestine.
Fuarthas ailse an reictim go luath.
The rectal cancer was found early.
Rinne an dochtúir scrúdú ar an reicteam.
The doctor examined the rectum.
Tá pian agam i mo reicteam.
I have pain in my rectum.
Tá fuil sa reicteam, a deir an tuarascáil.
There is blood in the rectum, the report says.
Ceanglaíonn an reicteam an drólann leis an anas.
The rectum connects the colon to the anus.
Rinneadh staidéar ar reictim na n-othar.
The patients' rectums were studied.
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Rectum in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rectum?
The Irish for rectum is reicteam (pronounced “REK-tyum”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is reictim.
How do you pronounce reicteam in Irish?
Reicteam is said like “REK-tyum” (IPA /ˈɾˠɛctʲəmˠ/).
What is the plural of rectum in Irish?
The plural of reicteam is reictim; with the article, na reictim means “the rectums”. The genitive plural is reicteam, as in fad na reicteam (the length of the rectums).
Is there an everyday word for reicteam?
Reicteam is the medical term; in everyday speech people may say bundún or simply tóin, though these are less precise.
