HeyRuaHow to say “agoraphobia” in Irish
- Irish:
- agrafóibe
- English:
- agoraphobia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AG-ruh-foh-byeh” /ˈaɡɾˠəˌfˠoːbʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- agrafóibe, na hagrafóibe (e.g. comharthaí na hagrafóibe, symptoms of agoraphobia)
What does “agrafóibe” mean?
- agoraphobia
- An abnormal fear of open or public spaces, often making a person afraid to leave home.Also: fear of open spaces, fear of public places.
“Agrafóibe” with the article
Here is agrafóibe after the article (an t-alt).
“Agrafóibe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using agrafóibe, the Irish word for agoraphobia.
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Agoraphobia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for agoraphobia?
The Irish for agoraphobia is agrafóibe (pronounced “AG-ruh-foh-byeh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce agrafóibe in Irish?
Agrafóibe is said like “AG-ruh-foh-byeh” (IPA /ˈaɡɾˠəˌfˠoːbʲə/).
Does agrafóibe have a plural?
No plural form is given for agrafóibe in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does agrafóibe sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an agrafóibe (the agoraphobia), a hagrafóibe (her agoraphobia), a n-agrafóibe (their agoraphobia).
What is the opposite kind of phobia to 'agrafóibe'?
Fear of enclosed spaces is 'clástrafóibe' (claustrophobia), while 'agrafóibe' is fear of open or public spaces.
How do you say someone has agoraphobia?
Use 'ar': 'Tá agrafóibe air', literally 'agoraphobia is on him'.
