HeyRuaHow to say “bronchitis” in Irish
- Irish:
- broincíteas
- English:
- bronchitis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “brin-KEE-tyas” /bɾˠɪnʲˈciːtʲəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- broincítis, an bhroincítis (e.g. comharthaí an bhroincítis, symptoms of bronchitis)
What does “broincíteas” mean?
- bronchitis
- An illness in which the tubes leading to the lungs become inflamed, causing coughing and difficulty breathing.Also: chest infection, inflammation of the bronchi.
“Broincíteas” with the article
Here is broincíteas after the article (an t-alt).
an broincíteas
the bronchitis
No change after an
“Broincíteas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using broincíteas, the Irish word for bronchitis.
Tá broincíteas ar m'athair le seachtain.
My father has had bronchitis for a week.
Thug an dochtúir antaibheathach dom don bhroincíteas.
The doctor gave me an antibiotic for the bronchitis.
Bíonn an broincíteas coitianta sa gheimhreadh.
Bronchitis is common in winter.
Bhí casacht throm uirthi de bharr broincítis.
She had a heavy cough because of bronchitis.
Is féidir le caitheamh tobac broincíteas a chur ort.
Smoking can give you bronchitis.
Tá sé san ospidéal le broincíteas géar.
He is in hospital with acute bronchitis.
Chuaigh an slaghdán i mbroincíteas uirthi.
Her cold turned into bronchitis.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bronchitis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bronchitis?
The Irish for bronchitis is broincíteas (pronounced “brin-KEE-tyas”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce broincíteas in Irish?
Broincíteas is said like “brin-KEE-tyas” (IPA /bɾˠɪnʲˈciːtʲəsˠ/).
Does broincíteas have a plural?
No plural form is given for broincíteas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does broincíteas change to bhroincíteas or mbroincíteas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) broincíteas becomes mo bhroincíteas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbroincíteas (eclipsis).
How do I say someone has bronchitis in Irish?
Illnesses are 'on' a person in Irish, so you say 'Tá broincíteas air' (he has bronchitis).
