HeyRuaHow to say “asthma” in Irish
- Irish:
- asma
- English:
- asthma
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-muh” /ˈasˠmˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- asma, an asma (e.g. ionsaí asma, asthma attack)
What does “asma” mean?
- asthma
- A chronic lung condition that causes difficulty in breathing, wheezing and tightness in the chest.Also: asthma attack, wheezing, breathing condition.
“Asma” with the article
Here is asma after the article (an t-alt).
“Asma” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using asma, the Irish word for asthma.
Other nouns in Irish
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Asthma in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for asthma?
The Irish for asthma is asma (pronounced “AS-muh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce asma in Irish?
Asma is said like “AS-muh” (IPA /ˈasˠmˠə/).
Does asma have a plural?
No plural form is given for asma in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does asma sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-asma (the asthma), a hasma (her asthma), a n-asma (their asthma).
How do I say someone has asthma in Irish?
Use the 'ar' construction: 'Tá asma air' means 'He has asthma', literally 'asthma is on him'.
Is there an older native word for asthma?
Yes, 'múchadh' (smothering) or 'giorra anála' (shortness of breath) are traditionally used for breathing trouble, but 'asma' is the standard medical term.
