HeyRuaHow to say “acne” in Irish
- Irish:
- aicne
- English:
- acne
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-nyuh” /ˈakʲnʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- aicne, na haicne (e.g. cóireáil aicne, acne treatment)
What does “aicne” mean?
- acne
- A skin condition in which spots and pimples appear, especially on the face, common among teenagers.Also: spots, pimples, skin condition.
“Aicne” with the article
Here is aicne after the article (an t-alt).
an aicne
the acne
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Aicne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aicne, the Irish word for acne.
Tá aicne ar a lán déagóirí.
A lot of teenagers have acne.
Bhí aicne orm nuair a bhí mé óg.
I had acne when I was young.
Thug an dochtúir uachtar dom don aicne.
The doctor gave me a cream for the acne.
Chuir an aicne isteach go mór uirthi.
The acne really bothered her.
Tá cóireáil aicne an-chostasach.
Acne treatment is very expensive.
D'imigh an aicne nuair a d'fhás sé suas.
The acne went away when he grew up.
Is féidir le strus aicne a dhéanamh níos measa.
Stress can make acne worse.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Acne in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for acne?
The Irish for acne is aicne (pronounced “AK-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce aicne in Irish?
Aicne is said like “AK-nyuh” (IPA /ˈakʲnʲə/).
Does aicne have a plural?
No plural form is given for aicne in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aicne sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aicne (the acne), a haicne (her acne), a n-aicne (their acne).
What is the Irish for a single spot or pimple?
A single pimple is usually 'goirín'; 'aicne' is the skin condition as a whole.
