HeyRuaHow to say “spleen” in Irish
- Irish:
- liathán
- English:
- spleen
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEE-uh-hawn” /ˈlʲiəhaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- liatháin (spleens)
- Genitive singular:
- liatháin, an liatháin (e.g. galar an liatháin, disease of the spleen)
- Genitive plural:
- liathán, na liathán (e.g. galair na liathán, diseases of the spleens)
What does “liathán” mean?
- spleen
- The spleen, an organ near the stomach that filters the blood.Also: splenic organ.
“Liathán” with the article
The plural of spleen in Irish is liatháin. Here is liathán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an liathán
the spleen
No change after an
na liatháin
the spleens
Plural: no change after na
“Liathán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using liathán, the Irish word for spleen.
Tá an liathán in aice leis an ngoile.
The spleen is beside the stomach.
Bhain an máinlia a liathán amach.
The surgeon removed his spleen.
Bhí pian aici sa liathán.
She had a pain in the spleen.
Gortaíodh mo liathán sa timpiste.
My spleen was injured in the accident.
Glanann an liathán an fhuil.
The spleen cleans the blood.
Rinne an dochtúir scrúdú ar an liathán.
The doctor examined the spleen.
Is féidir maireachtáil gan liathán.
It is possible to live without a spleen.
Other nouns in Irish
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Spleen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spleen?
The Irish for spleen is liathán (pronounced “LEE-uh-hawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is liatháin.
How do you pronounce liathán in Irish?
Liathán is said like “LEE-uh-hawn” (IPA /ˈlʲiəhaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of spleen in Irish?
The plural of liathán is liatháin; with the article, na liatháin means “the spleens”. The genitive plural is liathán, as in galair na liathán (diseases of the spleens).
Is 'liathán' related to 'liath' (grey)?
Yes, 'liathán' appears to be built on 'liath' (grey), probably from the organ's colour. Do not confuse it with 'ae', which means liver.
