HeyRuaHow to say “tear duct” in Irish
- Irish:
- deoirdhucht
- English:
- tear duct
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DYOR-ookht” /ˈdʲoːɾʲˌɣʊxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- deoirdhuchtanna (tear ducts)
- Genitive singular:
- deoirdhuchta, an deoirdhuchta (e.g. blocáil an deoirdhuchta, blockage of the tear duct)
- Genitive plural:
- deoirdhuchtanna, na ndeoirdhuchtanna (e.g. ionfhabhtú na ndeoirdhuchtanna, the infection of the tear ducts)
What does “deoirdhucht” mean?
- tear duct
- A tear duct is the small channel that carries tears from the eye into the nose.Also: lacrimal duct, nasolacrimal duct.
“Deoirdhucht” with the article
The plural of tear duct in Irish is deoirdhuchtanna. Here is deoirdhucht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deoirdhucht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deoirdhucht, the Irish word for tear duct.
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Tear duct in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tear duct?
The Irish for tear duct is deoirdhucht (pronounced “DYOR-ookht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deoirdhuchtanna.
How do you pronounce deoirdhucht in Irish?
Deoirdhucht is said like “DYOR-ookht” (IPA /ˈdʲoːɾʲˌɣʊxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of tear duct in Irish?
The plural of deoirdhucht is deoirdhuchtanna; with the article, na deoirdhuchtanna means “the tear ducts”. The genitive plural is deoirdhuchtanna, as in ionfhabhtú na ndeoirdhuchtanna (the infection of the tear ducts).
Why does deoirdhucht change to dheoirdhucht or ndeoirdhucht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deoirdhucht becomes mo dheoirdhucht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeoirdhucht (eclipsis).
How is 'deoirdhucht' formed?
It combines 'deoir' (tear) and 'ducht' (duct), with the second element lenited to give 'dhucht'.
