HeyRuaHow to say “anaemia” in Irish
- Irish:
- ainéime
- English:
- anaemia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-ay-muh” /ˈanʲeːmʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ainéime, na hainéime (e.g. comharthaí ainéime, symptoms of anaemia)
What does “ainéime” mean?
- anaemia
- A medical condition in which the blood lacks enough red cells or haemoglobin, causing tiredness and paleness.Also: anemia, lack of iron, iron deficiency.
“Ainéime” with the article
Here is ainéime after the article (an t-alt).
an ainéime
the anaemia
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Ainéime” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ainéime, the Irish word for anaemia.
Tá ainéime ar mo dheirfiúr.
My sister has anaemia.
Is minic a bhíonn tuirse ar dhuine a bhfuil ainéime air.
A person with anaemia is often tired.
Thug an dochtúir tástáil fola dom le haghaidh ainéime.
The doctor gave me a blood test for anaemia.
Is féidir le heaspa iarainn ainéime a chur ort.
A lack of iron can give you anaemia.
Tá an ainéime coitianta i measc mná torracha.
Anaemia is common among pregnant women.
Bhí cóir leighis aici ar an ainéime.
She was getting treatment for the anaemia.
Is comhartha ainéime é an craiceann bán.
Pale skin is a sign of anaemia.
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Anaemia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anaemia?
The Irish for anaemia is ainéime (pronounced “AN-ay-muh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ainéime in Irish?
Ainéime is said like “AN-ay-muh” (IPA /ˈanʲeːmʲə/).
Does ainéime have a plural?
No plural form is given for ainéime in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ainéime sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ainéime (the anaemia), a hainéime (her anaemia), a n-ainéime (their anaemia).
How do you say someone has anaemia in Irish?
Use the preposition ar: 'Tá ainéime air' means 'He has anaemia', as with most illnesses in Irish.
