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Abnormality in Irish (Éanormalacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for abnormality is éanormalacht, a feminine noun.
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How to say “abnormality” in Irish

Irish:
éanormalacht
English:
abnormality
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine
Pronunciation:
“AY-nor-muh-lukht”  /ˈeːn̪ˠɔɾˠəmˠəl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
éanormalachta, na héanormalachta (e.g. cúis na héanormalachta, the cause of the abnormality)

What does “éanormalacht” mean?

abnormality
The state of being abnormal, or something that is not normal or usual.Also: abnormalcy, anomaly, irregularity.

“Éanormalacht” with the article

Here is éanormalacht after the article (an t-alt).

an éanormalacht
the abnormality
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Éanormalacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using éanormalacht, the Irish word for abnormality.

Níor aimsigh an dochtúir aon éanormalacht.
The doctor found no abnormality.
Bhí éanormalacht bheag sa scanadh.
There was a small abnormality in the scan.
Ní raibh an éanormalacht tromchúiseach.
The abnormality was not serious.
Rinne siad staidéar ar chúis na héanormalachta.
They studied the cause of the abnormality.
Is éanormalacht í sin sa toradh.
That is an abnormality in the result.
Tá éanormalacht ina chroí ó rugadh é.
He has had a heart abnormality since birth.
Thug an t-eolaí faoi deara an éanormalacht láithreach.
The scientist noticed the abnormality immediately.

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Abnormality in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for abnormality?

The Irish for abnormality is éanormalacht (pronounced “AY-nor-muh-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce éanormalacht in Irish?

Éanormalacht is said like “AY-nor-muh-lukht” (IPA /ˈeːn̪ˠɔɾˠəmˠəl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does éanormalacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for éanormalacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does éanormalacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an éanormalacht (the abnormality), a héanormalacht (her abnormality), a n-éanormalacht (their abnormality).

Is there a more native word for abnormality?

Yes, neamhghnáthacht is also used for something unusual, while éanormalacht is more technical, especially in medicine and science.

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