HeyRuaHow to say “arthritis” in Irish
- Irish:
- airtríteas
- English:
- arthritis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ar-TREE-tyas” /ˈaɾʲtʲɾʲiːtʲəs/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- airtrítis, an airtrítis (e.g. pian an airtrítis, the pain of the arthritis)
What does “airtríteas” mean?
- arthritis
- A disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints.Also: joint inflammation, rheumatism.
“Airtríteas” with the article
Here is airtríteas after the article (an t-alt).
an t-airtríteas
the arthritis
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Airtríteas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using airtríteas, the Irish word for arthritis.
Tá airtríteas ar mo mháthair.
My mother has arthritis.
Bíonn an t-airtríteas níos measa sa gheimhreadh.
The arthritis is worse in winter.
Tá cóir leighis nua ann don airtríteas.
There is a new treatment for arthritis.
Fuair sé airtríteas ina ghlúine.
He got arthritis in his knees.
Cuireann an t-airtríteas isteach ar a lámha.
The arthritis affects his hands.
Thug an dochtúir tábléid dó i gcomhair airtrítis.
The doctor gave him tablets for arthritis.
Is iomaí duine a fhulaingíonn airtríteas.
Many people suffer from arthritis.
Other nouns in Irish
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Arthritis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for arthritis?
The Irish for arthritis is airtríteas (pronounced “ar-TREE-tyas”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce airtríteas in Irish?
Airtríteas is said like “ar-TREE-tyas” (IPA /ˈaɾʲtʲɾʲiːtʲəs/).
Does airtríteas have a plural?
No plural form is given for airtríteas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does airtríteas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-airtríteas (the arthritis), a hairtríteas (her arthritis), a n-airtríteas (their arthritis).
How do I say someone has arthritis?
Use 'ar': Tá airtríteas air, he has arthritis, just as with other illnesses.
