HeyRuaHow to say “vertebrate” in Irish
- Irish:
- veirteabrach
- English:
- vertebrate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “VER-tyuh-brukh” /ˈvʲɛɾʲtʲəbˠɾˠəx/
- Plural:
- veirteabraigh (vertebrates)
- Genitive singular:
- veirteabraigh, an veirteabraigh (e.g. cnámharlach an veirteabraigh, the skeleton of the vertebrate)
- Genitive plural:
- veirteabrach, na veirteabrach (e.g. aicmí na veirteabrach, the classes of vertebrates)
What does “veirteabrach” mean?
- vertebrate
- An animal that has a backbone, such as a fish, bird or mammal.Also: vertebrate animal, animal with a backbone.
“Veirteabrach” with the article
The plural of vertebrate in Irish is veirteabraigh. Here is veirteabrach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Veirteabrach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using veirteabrach, the Irish word for vertebrate.
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Vertebrate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vertebrate?
The Irish for vertebrate is veirteabrach (pronounced “VER-tyuh-brukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is veirteabraigh.
How do you pronounce veirteabrach in Irish?
Veirteabrach is said like “VER-tyuh-brukh” (IPA /ˈvʲɛɾʲtʲəbˠɾˠəx/).
What is the plural of vertebrate in Irish?
The plural of veirteabrach is veirteabraigh; with the article, na veirteabraigh means “the vertebrates”. The genitive plural is veirteabrach, as in aicmí na veirteabrach (the classes of vertebrates).
What is the opposite of 'veirteabrach'?
An animal without a backbone is an 'inveirteabrach', an invertebrate.
Can 'veirteabrach' be used as an adjective?
Yes, as an adjective it means vertebrate, as in 'ainmhí veirteabrach', a vertebrate animal.
