HeyRuaHow to say “tibia” in Irish
- Irish:
- tibia
- English:
- tibia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TIB-ee-uh” /tʲɪbʲiə/
- Plural:
- tibianna (tibias)
- Genitive singular:
- tibia, na tibia (e.g. briseadh na tibia, fracture of the tibia)
- Genitive plural:
- tibianna, na dtibianna (e.g. fad na dtibianna, the length of the tibias)
What does “tibia” mean?
- tibia
- The tibia is the shinbone, the larger of the two bones in the lower leg.Also: shinbone, shin bone, lower leg bone.
“Tibia” with the article
The plural of tibia in Irish is tibianna. Here is tibia after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tibia” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tibia, the Irish word for tibia.
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Tibia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tibia?
The Irish for tibia is tibia (pronounced “TIB-ee-uh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tibianna.
How do you pronounce tibia in Irish?
Tibia is said like “TIB-ee-uh” (IPA /tʲɪbʲiə/).
What is the plural of tibia in Irish?
The plural of tibia is tibianna; with the article, na tibianna means “the tibias”. The genitive plural is tibianna, as in fad na dtibianna (the length of the tibias).
Why does tibia change to thibia or dtibia?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tibia becomes mo thibia (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtibia (eclipsis).
Is there a more everyday Irish word for the shinbone?
Yes, 'lorga' (shin) or 'cnámh na lorga' is the everyday expression, while 'tibia' is the anatomical term.
