HeyRuaHow to say “roundworm” in Irish
- Irish:
- cruinnphéist
- English:
- roundworm
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRIN-faysht” /ˈkɾˠɪnʲˌfʲeːʃtʲ/
- Plural:
- cruinnphéisteanna (roundworms)
- Genitive singular:
- cruinnphéiste, na cruinnphéiste (e.g. ubh na cruinnphéiste, the egg of the roundworm)
- Genitive plural:
- cruinnphéisteanna, na gcruinnphéisteanna (e.g. saolré na gcruinnphéisteanna, the life cycle of roundworms)
What does “cruinnphéist” mean?
- roundworm
- A worm with a long, round, unsegmented body, many kinds of which live as parasites in people and animals.Also: nematode, threadworm, parasitic worm.
“Cruinnphéist” with the article
The plural of roundworm in Irish is cruinnphéisteanna. Here is cruinnphéist after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cruinnphéist” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cruinnphéist, the Irish word for roundworm.
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Roundworm in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for roundworm?
The Irish for roundworm is cruinnphéist (pronounced “KRIN-faysht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cruinnphéisteanna.
How do you pronounce cruinnphéist in Irish?
Cruinnphéist is said like “KRIN-faysht” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɪnʲˌfʲeːʃtʲ/).
What is the plural of roundworm in Irish?
The plural of cruinnphéist is cruinnphéisteanna; with the article, na cruinnphéisteanna means “the roundworms”. The genitive plural is cruinnphéisteanna, as in saolré na gcruinnphéisteanna (the life cycle of roundworms).
Why does cruinnphéist change to chruinnphéist or gcruinnphéist?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cruinnphéist becomes mo chruinnphéist (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcruinnphéist (eclipsis).
How is 'cruinnphéist' different from 'péist'?
'Péist' is the general word for a worm, while 'cruinnphéist' (from 'cruinn', round, and 'péist') names the roundworm or nematode specifically.
