HeyRuaHow to say “autism” in Irish
- Irish:
- uathachas
- English:
- autism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-uh-khuh-khus” /ˈuəhəxəs/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- uathachais, an uathachais (e.g. speictream an uathachais, the autism spectrum)
What does “uathachas” mean?
- autism
- A developmental condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts with others and experiences the world.Also: autism spectrum, asd, autistic condition.
“Uathachas” with the article
Here is uathachas after the article (an t-alt).
an t-uathachas
the autism
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Uathachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uathachas, the Irish word for autism.
Tá uathachas ar a mac is óige.
Her youngest son has autism.
Fuair sí diagnóis uathachais anuraidh.
She got an autism diagnosis last year.
Ní galar é an t-uathachas.
Autism is not a disease.
Tá rang speisialta ann do pháistí le huathachas.
There is a special class for children with autism.
Léigh mé leabhar maith faoin uathachas.
I read a good book about autism.
Tá feasacht ar an uathachas ag fás sa tír.
Awareness of autism is growing in the country.
Oibríonn sé le daoine fásta a bhfuil uathachas orthu.
He works with adults who have autism.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Autism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for autism?
The Irish for autism is uathachas (pronounced “OO-uh-khuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce uathachas in Irish?
Uathachas is said like “OO-uh-khuh-khus” (IPA /ˈuəhəxəs/).
Does uathachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for uathachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does uathachas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uathachas (the autism), a huathachas (her autism), a n-uathachas (their autism).
How do you say someone is autistic in Irish?
You can say 'Tá uathachas air' (he has autism), or use the adjective 'uathach', as in 'duine uathach'.
