HeyRuaHow to say “addict” in Irish
- Irish:
- andúileach
- English:
- addict
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-doo-il-yukh” /ˈan̪ˠuːlʲəx/
- Plural:
- andúiligh (addicts)
- Genitive singular:
- andúiligh, an andúiligh (e.g. teaghlach an andúiligh, the addict's family)
- Genitive plural:
- andúileach, na n-andúileach (e.g. cóireáil na n-andúileach, the treatment of the addicts)
What does “andúileach” mean?
- addict
- A person who is dependent on a drug, drink or habit and cannot easily stop.Also: drug addict, junkie, alcoholic.
“Andúileach” with the article
The plural of addict in Irish is andúiligh. Here is andúileach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Andúileach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using andúileach, the Irish word for addict.
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Addict in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for addict?
The Irish for addict is andúileach (pronounced “AN-doo-il-yukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is andúiligh.
How do you pronounce andúileach in Irish?
Andúileach is said like “AN-doo-il-yukh” (IPA /ˈan̪ˠuːlʲəx/).
What is the plural of addict in Irish?
The plural of andúileach is andúiligh; with the article, na handúiligh means “the addicts”. The genitive plural is andúileach, as in cóireáil na n-andúileach (the treatment of the addicts).
Why does andúileach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-andúileach (the addict), a handúileach (her addict), a n-andúileach (their addict), na handúiligh (the addicts).
What is the difference between andúileach and andúil?
Andúil is the addiction or craving itself, while andúileach is the person who has it: tá andúil aige san ól, is andúileach é.
