HeyRuaHow to say “anoxia” in Irish
- Irish:
- anocsacht
- English:
- anoxia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-ok-sakht” /ˈanˠɔksˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- anocsachta, na hanocsachta (e.g. comharthaí anocsachta, symptoms of anoxia)
What does “anocsacht” mean?
- anoxia
- A medical condition in which the body or a part of it gets no oxygen, or far too little.Also: oxygen deprivation, lack of oxygen.
“Anocsacht” with the article
Here is anocsacht after the article (an t-alt).
an anocsacht
the anoxia
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Anocsacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using anocsacht, the Irish word for anoxia.
Is éard is anocsacht ann easpa iomlán ocsaigine.
Anoxia is a complete lack of oxygen.
D'fhulaing an leanbh anocsacht le linn na breithe.
The baby suffered anoxia during birth.
Is féidir leis an anocsacht damáiste a dhéanamh don inchinn.
Anoxia can damage the brain.
Thug an dochtúir comharthaí anocsachta faoi deara.
The doctor noticed signs of anoxia.
Bhí baol anocsachta ann don tumadóir.
The diver was at risk of anoxia.
Fuair sé bás de bharr anocsachta.
He died as a result of anoxia.
Tá anocsacht níos measa ná hipocsacht.
Anoxia is worse than hypoxia.
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Anoxia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anoxia?
The Irish for anoxia is anocsacht (pronounced “AN-ok-sakht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce anocsacht in Irish?
Anocsacht is said like “AN-ok-sakht” (IPA /ˈanˠɔksˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does anocsacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for anocsacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does anocsacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an anocsacht (the anoxia), a hanocsacht (her anoxia), a n-anocsacht (their anoxia).
What is the difference between anocsacht and hipocsacht?
Anocsacht is a total or near total absence of oxygen, while hipocsacht means a reduced supply of oxygen.
