How to say “aneurysm” in Irish
- Irish:
- aineoras
- English:
- aneurysm
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-yor-us” /ˈanʲoːɾˠəsˠ/
- 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).
“Aineoras” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aineoras, the Irish word for aneurysm.
Other nouns in Irish
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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.
