HeyRuaHow to say “amnesia” in Irish
- Irish:
- aimnéise
- English:
- amnesia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AM-nyay-shuh” /ˈamʲnʲeːʃə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- aimnéise, na haimnéise (e.g. comharthaí aimnéise, symptoms of amnesia)
What does “aimnéise” mean?
- amnesia
- A medical condition in which a person loses some or all of their memory.Also: memory loss, loss of memory.
“Aimnéise” with the article
Here is aimnéise after the article (an t-alt).
an aimnéise
the amnesia
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Aimnéise” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aimnéise, the Irish word for amnesia.
Tá aimnéise air ó bhí an timpiste aige.
He has had amnesia since his accident.
Is cineál caillte cuimhne í an aimnéise.
Amnesia is a kind of memory loss.
Bhí sí ag fulaingt ó aimnéise ar feadh míosa.
She suffered from amnesia for a month.
Ní raibh leigheas ar an aimnéise sin.
There was no cure for that amnesia.
Tharla an aimnéise tar éis buille ar an gceann.
The amnesia happened after a blow to the head.
Rinne an dochtúir staidéar ar chúiseanna aimnéise.
The doctor studied the causes of amnesia.
Is minic a bhíonn aimnéise i scannáin.
Amnesia often appears in films.
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Amnesia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for amnesia?
The Irish for amnesia is aimnéise (pronounced “AM-nyay-shuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce aimnéise in Irish?
Aimnéise is said like “AM-nyay-shuh” (IPA /ˈamʲnʲeːʃə/).
Does aimnéise have a plural?
No plural form is given for aimnéise in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aimnéise sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aimnéise (the amnesia), a haimnéise (her amnesia), a n-aimnéise (their amnesia).
Is there a more everyday way to say amnesia in Irish?
Yes, people often say 'cailleadh cuimhne' (loss of memory), while 'aimnéise' is the medical term.
