HeyRuaHow to say “sclera” in Irish
- Irish:
- scléire
- English:
- sclera
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKLAY-ruh” /ˈʃcl̠ʲeːɾʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- scléire, na scléire (e.g. dath na scléire, colour of the sclera)
What does “scléire” mean?
- sclera
- The tough white outer layer of the eyeball, the white of the eye.Also: white of the eye, sclerotic coat.
“Scléire” with the article
Here is scléire after the article (an t-alt).
an scléire
the sclera
No change after an
“Scléire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scléire, the Irish word for sclera.
Is í an scléire an chuid bhán den tsúil.
The sclera is the white part of the eye.
Bhí an scléire buí mar gheall ar an ngalar.
The sclera was yellow because of the disease.
Scrúdaigh an dochtúir dath na scléire.
The doctor examined the colour of the sclera.
Cosnaíonn scléire láidir an tsúil.
A strong sclera protects the eye.
Tá ball dearg ar mo scléire.
There is a red spot on my sclera.
Bhí athlasadh sa scléire aige.
He had inflammation in the sclera.
Clúdaíonn an scléire formhór na súile.
The sclera covers most of the eye.
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Sclera in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sclera?
The Irish for sclera is scléire (pronounced “SHKLAY-ruh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce scléire in Irish?
Scléire is said like “SHKLAY-ruh” (IPA /ˈʃcl̠ʲeːɾʲə/).
Does scléire have a plural?
No plural form is given for scléire in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is there an everyday word for the sclera in Irish?
In everyday speech people say 'gealacán na súile' or 'bán na súile' for the white of the eye; 'scléire' is the anatomical term.
