HeyRuaHow to say “anaesthesia” in Irish
- Irish:
- ainéistéise
- English:
- anaesthesia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-aysh-tay-shuh” /ˈanʲeːʃtʲeːʃə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ainéistéise, na hainéistéise (e.g. éifeacht na hainéistéise, the effect of the anaesthesia)
What does “ainéistéise” mean?
- anaesthesia
- The loss of feeling or consciousness brought on by drugs so that a patient feels no pain during an operation.Also: anesthesia, anaesthetic, numbing.
“Ainéistéise” with the article
Here is ainéistéise after the article (an t-alt).
an ainéistéise
the anaesthesia
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Ainéistéise” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ainéistéise, the Irish word for anaesthesia.
Tugadh ainéistéise ghinearálta dó roimh an obráid.
He was given a general anaesthetic before the operation.
Bhí sí faoi ainéistéise ar feadh dhá uair an chloig.
She was under anaesthesia for two hours.
Chuir an fiaclóir ainéistéise áitiúil orm.
The dentist gave me a local anaesthetic.
Níor mhothaigh mé tada mar gheall ar an ainéistéise.
I felt nothing because of the anaesthesia.
Tá éifeacht na hainéistéise ag imeacht anois.
The effect of the anaesthesia is wearing off now.
Is dochtúir speisialta é a thugann ainéistéise.
He is a specialist doctor who gives anaesthesia.
Bhí tinneas cinn orm tar éis na hainéistéise.
I had a headache after the anaesthesia.
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Anaesthesia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anaesthesia?
The Irish for anaesthesia is ainéistéise (pronounced “AN-aysh-tay-shuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ainéistéise in Irish?
Ainéistéise is said like “AN-aysh-tay-shuh” (IPA /ˈanʲeːʃtʲeːʃə/).
Does ainéistéise have a plural?
No plural form is given for ainéistéise in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ainéistéise sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ainéistéise (the anaesthesia), a hainéistéise (her anaesthesia), a n-ainéistéise (their anaesthesia).
What is the Irish for an anaesthetist?
An anaesthetist is 'ainéistéisí', and the drug itself can be called 'ainéistéiseach'.
