HeyRuaHow to say “sclera” in Irish
- Irish:
- scléara
- English:
- sclera
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKLAY-ruh” /ˈʃkʲlʲeːɾˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scléaraí (scleras)
- Genitive singular:
- scléara, an scléara (e.g. dath an scléara, the colour of the sclera)
- Genitive plural:
- scléaraí, na scléaraí (e.g. athlasadh na scléaraí, inflammation of the scleras)
What does “scléara” mean?
- sclera
- The tough white outer layer of the eyeball.Also: white of the eye, sclerotic coat.
“Scléara” with the article
The plural of sclera in Irish is scléaraí. Here is scléara after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scléara
the sclera
No change after an
na scléaraí
the scleras
Plural: no change after na
“Scléara” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scléara, the Irish word for sclera.
Is é an scléara an chuid bhán den tsúil.
The sclera is the white part of the eye.
Bhí an scléara dearg agus at air.
The sclera was red and swollen.
Cosnaíonn scléara láidir an tsúil.
A strong sclera protects the eye.
Chonaic an dochtúir athlasadh sa scléara.
The doctor saw inflammation in the sclera.
Tá dath buí ar a scléaraí.
His scleras are yellow.
Scrúdaigh an speisialtóir dath an scléara.
The specialist examined the colour of the sclera.
Bhí fuil le feiceáil i mo scléara.
There was blood visible in my sclera.
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Sclera in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sclera?
The Irish for sclera is scléara (pronounced “SHKLAY-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scléaraí.
How do you pronounce scléara in Irish?
Scléara is said like “SHKLAY-ruh” (IPA /ˈʃkʲlʲeːɾˠə/).
What is the plural of sclera in Irish?
The plural of scléara is scléaraí; with the article, na scléaraí means “the scleras”. The genitive plural is scléaraí, as in athlasadh na scléaraí (inflammation of the scleras).
Is there an everyday way to say the white of the eye?
Yes, people often say 'gealacán na súile' in everyday speech, while 'scléara' is the technical anatomical term.
