HeyRuaHow to say “astigmatism” in Irish
- Irish:
- aistiogmatacht
- English:
- astigmatism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “ash-tig-MAT-ukht” /ˈaʃtʲɪɡəmˠət̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- aistiogmatachta, na haistiogmatachta (e.g. cóireáil aistiogmatachta, treatment of astigmatism)
What does “aistiogmatacht” mean?
- astigmatism
- An eye condition in which the curve of the cornea or lens is uneven, so that vision is blurred or distorted.Also: blurred vision, eye defect.
“Aistiogmatacht” with the article
Here is aistiogmatacht after the article (an t-alt).
an aistiogmatacht
the astigmatism
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Aistiogmatacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aistiogmatacht, the Irish word for astigmatism.
Tá aistiogmatacht ar mo shúil chlé.
I have astigmatism in my left eye.
Fuair an dochtúir amach go raibh aistiogmatacht orm.
The doctor found that I had astigmatism.
Is coitianta an aistiogmatacht ná mar a cheapfá.
Astigmatism is more common than you would think.
Ceartaíonn na spéaclaí seo an aistiogmatacht.
These glasses correct the astigmatism.
Bíonn radharc doiléir mar thoradh ar aistiogmatacht.
Astigmatism results in blurred vision.
Rinne sí tástáil aistiogmatachta ar na páistí.
She did an astigmatism test on the children.
Níl leigheas simplí ar an aistiogmatacht i gcónaí.
There is not always a simple cure for astigmatism.
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Astigmatism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for astigmatism?
The Irish for astigmatism is aistiogmatacht (pronounced “ash-tig-MAT-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce aistiogmatacht in Irish?
Aistiogmatacht is said like “ash-tig-MAT-ukht” (IPA /ˈaʃtʲɪɡəmˠət̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does aistiogmatacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for aistiogmatacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aistiogmatacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aistiogmatacht (the astigmatism), a haistiogmatacht (her astigmatism), a n-aistiogmatacht (their astigmatism).
How do you say someone has astigmatism in Irish?
Use the preposition 'ar', as with other conditions: 'Tá aistiogmatacht air' means he has astigmatism.
