HeyRuaHow to say “aftercare” in Irish
- Irish:
- iarchúram
- English:
- aftercare
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “EER-khoo-ruhm” /ˈiəɾˌxuːɾˠəmˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- iarchúraim, an iarchúraim (e.g. seirbhís iarchúraim, aftercare service)
What does “iarchúram” mean?
- aftercare
- Care and support given to a person after treatment, an operation, or release from an institution.Also: after-care, follow-up care, post-operative care.
“Iarchúram” with the article
Here is iarchúram after the article (an t-alt).
an t-iarchúram
the aftercare
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Iarchúram” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iarchúram, the Irish word for aftercare.
Tá iarchúram maith ag teastáil uaidh tar éis na hobráide.
He needs good aftercare after the operation.
Cuireann an t-ospidéal iarchúram ar fáil d'othair.
The hospital provides aftercare for patients.
Bhí an t-iarchúram níos tábhachtaí ná an obráid féin.
The aftercare was more important than the operation itself.
Labhair an bhanaltra liom faoi chúrsaí iarchúraim.
The nurse spoke to me about aftercare matters.
Tá plean iarchúraim leagtha amach di.
An aftercare plan has been set out for her.
Ní raibh aon iarchúram ann do na déagóirí sin.
There was no aftercare for those teenagers.
Fuair m'athair iarchúram sa bhaile.
My father received aftercare at home.
Other nouns in Irish
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Aftercare in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aftercare?
The Irish for aftercare is iarchúram (pronounced “EER-khoo-ruhm”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce iarchúram in Irish?
Iarchúram is said like “EER-khoo-ruhm” (IPA /ˈiəɾˌxuːɾˠəmˠ/).
Does iarchúram have a plural?
No plural form is given for iarchúram in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does iarchúram sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iarchúram (the aftercare), a hiarchúram (her aftercare), a n-iarchúram (their aftercare).
How is 'iarchúram' formed?
It combines the prefix 'iar-' (after, post-) with 'cúram' (care), with lenition of the c, giving 'iarchúram', aftercare.
