HeyRuaHow to say “anorexia” in Irish
- Irish:
- anoireicse
- English:
- anorexia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “an-er-EK-shuh” /ˈanəɾʲɛkʃə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- anoireicse, na hanoireicse (e.g. comharthaí na hanoireicse, symptoms of anorexia)
What does “anoireicse” mean?
- anorexia
- An eating disorder in which a person eats far too little out of an intense fear of gaining weight.Also: anorexia nervosa, eating disorder.
“Anoireicse” with the article
Here is anoireicse after the article (an t-alt).
an anoireicse
the anorexia
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Anoireicse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using anoireicse, the Irish word for anorexia.
Tá anoireicse uirthi le dhá bhliain anuas.
She has had anorexia for the past two years.
Is galar contúirteach í an anoireicse.
Anorexia is a dangerous illness.
Fuair sé cóireáil le haghaidh anoireicse.
He got treatment for anorexia.
Labhair an dochtúir faoi chomharthaí na hanoireicse.
The doctor spoke about the symptoms of anorexia.
Bhí sí san ospidéal de bharr anoireicse.
She was in hospital because of anorexia.
Tá an anoireicse ag dul i méid i measc déagóirí.
Anorexia is increasing among teenagers.
Tháinig sé slán ón anoireicse sa deireadh.
He recovered from anorexia in the end.
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Anorexia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anorexia?
The Irish for anorexia is anoireicse (pronounced “an-er-EK-shuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce anoireicse in Irish?
Anoireicse is said like “an-er-EK-shuh” (IPA /ˈanəɾʲɛkʃə/).
Does anoireicse have a plural?
No plural form is given for anoireicse in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does anoireicse sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an anoireicse (the anorexia), a hanoireicse (her anorexia), a n-anoireicse (their anorexia).
How do you say someone has anorexia in Irish?
Use the 'ar' construction: 'Tá anoireicse air' means he has anorexia, just as with other illnesses.
