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Aneurysm in Irish (Aineoras): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for aneurysm is aineoras, a masculine noun.
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How to say “aneurysm” in Irish

Irish:
aineoras
English:
aneurysm
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“AN-yor-us”  /ˈanʲoːɾˠəsˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
aineorais, an aineorais (e.g. cóireáil an aineorais, treatment of the aneurysm)

What does “aineoras” mean?

aneurysm
A dangerous swelling in the wall of a blood vessel, usually an artery.Also: aneurism, arterial swelling, bulging artery.

“Aineoras” with the article

Here is aineoras after the article (an t-alt).

an t-aineoras
the aneurysm
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

“Aineoras” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using aineoras, the Irish word for aneurysm.

Fuair na dochtúirí aineoras ina inchinn.
The doctors found an aneurysm in his brain.
Is riocht contúirteach é an t-aineoras.
An aneurysm is a dangerous condition.
Bhí obráid aige chun an t-aineoras a dheisiú.
He had an operation to repair the aneurysm.
Phléasc an t-aineoras go tobann.
The aneurysm burst suddenly.
Tá méid an aineorais ag fás.
The size of the aneurysm is growing.
Is féidir aineoras a aimsiú le scanadh.
An aneurysm can be detected with a scan.
Fuair a hathair bás de bharr aineorais.
Her father died because of an aneurysm.

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Aneurysm in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for aneurysm?

The Irish for aneurysm is aineoras (pronounced “AN-yor-us”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce aineoras in Irish?

Aineoras is said like “AN-yor-us” (IPA /ˈanʲoːɾˠəsˠ/).

Does aineoras have a plural?

No plural form is given for aineoras in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does aineoras sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aineoras (the aneurysm), a haineoras (her aneurysm), a n-aineoras (their aneurysm).

Is 'aineoras' an everyday word?

No, 'aineoras' is a medical term; in everyday speech people may describe it as 'at i bhfuileadán', a swelling in a blood vessel.

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