HeyRuaHow to say “retina” in Irish
- Irish:
- reitine
- English:
- retina
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RET-in-yuh” /ˈɾʲɛtʲɪnʲə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- reitiní (retinas)
- Genitive singular:
- reitine, na reitine (e.g. scrúdú na reitine, examination of the retina)
- Genitive plural:
- reitiní, na reitiní (e.g. grianghraif na reitiní, the photographs of the retinas)
What does “reitine” mean?
- retina
- The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye that sends images to the brain.Also: retinal layer, back of the eye.
“Reitine” with the article
The plural of retina in Irish is reitiní. Here is reitine after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an reitine
the retina
No change after an
na reitiní
the retinas
Plural: no change after na
“Reitine” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using reitine, the Irish word for retina.
Tá an reitine ag cúl na súile.
The retina is at the back of the eye.
Rinne an dochtúir scrúdú ar mo reitine.
The doctor examined my retina.
Bhí damáiste ar a reitine tar éis na timpiste.
His retina was damaged after the accident.
Is féidir le diaibéiteas dochar a dhéanamh don reitine.
Diabetes can damage the retina.
Tá cealla íogair don solas sa reitine.
There are light-sensitive cells in the retina.
Scanadh an reitine ag an aerfort inniu.
They scanned the retina at the airport today.
Tá an dá reitine slán, buíochas le Dia.
Both retinas are healthy, thank God.
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Retina in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for retina?
The Irish for retina is reitine (pronounced “RET-in-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is reitiní.
How do you pronounce reitine in Irish?
Reitine is said like “RET-in-yuh” (IPA /ˈɾʲɛtʲɪnʲə/).
What is the plural of retina in Irish?
The plural of reitine is reitiní; with the article, na reitiní means “the retinas”. The genitive plural is reitiní, as in grianghraif na reitiní (the photographs of the retinas).
What is a detached retina in Irish?
A detached retina is 'scoitheadh reitine', literally a detachment of the retina, using the genitive 'reitine'.
