HeyRuaHow to say “triceps” in Irish
- Irish:
- tríchéips
- English:
- triceps
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TREE-khayps” /ˈtʲɾʲiːçeːpʲsʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tríchéipse, na tríchéipse (e.g. neart na tríchéipse, the strength of the triceps)
What does “tríchéips” mean?
- triceps
- The large muscle at the back of the upper arm that straightens the elbow.Also: triceps muscle, back of the arm muscle.
“Tríchéips” with the article
Here is tríchéips after the article (an t-alt).
an tríchéips
the triceps
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Tríchéips” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tríchéips, the Irish word for triceps.
Tá an tríchéips ar chúl na lámhe uachtair.
The triceps is at the back of the upper arm.
Ghortaigh sé a thríchéips sa seomra aclaíochta.
He injured his triceps in the gym.
Neartaíonn an cleachtadh seo an tríchéips.
This exercise strengthens the triceps.
Bhí pian i mo thríchéips tar éis an chluiche.
I had a pain in my triceps after the game.
Díríonn an traenálaí ar obair na tríchéipse.
The trainer focuses on triceps work.
Síneann an tríchéips an uillinn.
The triceps straightens the elbow.
Tá tríchéips láidir aici ón snámh.
She has a strong triceps from swimming.
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Triceps in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for triceps?
The Irish for triceps is tríchéips (pronounced “TREE-khayps”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce tríchéips in Irish?
Tríchéips is said like “TREE-khayps” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲiːçeːpʲsʲ/).
Does tríchéips have a plural?
No plural form is given for tríchéips in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tríchéips change to thríchéips or dtríchéips?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tríchéips becomes mo thríchéips (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtríchéips (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for biceps, the muscle opposite the triceps?
The biceps is 'déchéips', built the same way: 'dé-' meaning two and 'trí-' meaning three, referring to the heads of the muscle.
