HeyRuaHow to say “testicle” in Irish
- Irish:
- magairle
- English:
- testicle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAG-ur-lyeh” /ˈmˠaɡəɾˠlʲə/
- Plural:
- magairlí (testicles)
- Genitive singular:
- magairle, an mhagairle (e.g. ailse an mhagairle, cancer of the testicle)
- Genitive plural:
- magairlí, na magairlí (e.g. scrúdú na magairlí, the examination of the testicles)
What does “magairle” mean?
- testicle
- One of the two male reproductive glands that produce sperm.Also: testis, ball.
“Magairle” with the article
The plural of testicle in Irish is magairlí. Here is magairle after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Magairle” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using magairle, the Irish word for testicle.
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Testicle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for testicle?
The Irish for testicle is magairle (pronounced “MAG-ur-lyeh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is magairlí.
How do you pronounce magairle in Irish?
Magairle is said like “MAG-ur-lyeh” (IPA /ˈmˠaɡəɾˠlʲə/).
What is the plural of testicle in Irish?
The plural of magairle is magairlí; with the article, na magairlí means “the testicles”. The genitive plural is magairlí, as in scrúdú na magairlí (the examination of the testicles).
Why does magairle change to mhagairle?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhagairle. After ár (our) it stays ár magairle, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is 'magairle' a rude word?
No, 'magairle' is the standard neutral term for a testicle and is used in medical contexts.
