HeyRuaHow to say “anaemia” in Irish
- Irish:
- anaemacht
- English:
- anaemia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-ee-makht” /ˈanˠiːmˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- anaemachta, na hanaemachta (e.g. comharthaí anaemachta, symptoms of anaemia)
What does “anaemacht” mean?
- anaemia
- A medical condition in which the blood lacks enough healthy red cells or haemoglobin, causing tiredness and weakness.Also: anemia, lack of iron, low blood count.
“Anaemacht” with the article
Here is anaemacht after the article (an t-alt).
an anaemacht
the anaemia
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Anaemacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using anaemacht, the Irish word for anaemia.
Tá anaemacht ar mo dheirfiúr.
My sister has anaemia.
Is minic a bhíonn tuirse mar thoradh ar anaemacht.
Anaemia often causes tiredness.
Fuair an dochtúir amach go raibh anaemacht orm.
The doctor found that I had anaemia.
Tá táibléid iarainn aici in aghaidh na hanaemachta.
She has iron tablets for the anaemia.
Bíonn baol anaemachta ann le linn toirchis.
There is a risk of anaemia during pregnancy.
Is cineál coitianta í an anaemacht easpa iarainn.
Iron deficiency anaemia is a common type.
Rinne siad tástáil fola le haghaidh anaemachta.
They did a blood test for anaemia.
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Anaemia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anaemia?
The Irish for anaemia is anaemacht (pronounced “AN-ee-makht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce anaemacht in Irish?
Anaemacht is said like “AN-ee-makht” (IPA /ˈanˠiːmˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does anaemacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for anaemacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does anaemacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an anaemacht (the anaemia), a hanaemacht (her anaemia), a n-anaemacht (their anaemia).
How do I say someone has anaemia in Irish?
Use the 'ar' construction: 'Tá anaemacht air' means 'He has anaemia'.
