HeyRuaHow to say “Caesarean” in Irish
- Irish:
- Caesarach
- English:
- Caesarean, Caesarian
- Word type:
- adjective
- More Caesarean:
- níos Caesaraí
- Most Caesarean:
- is Caesaraí
- Plural:
- Caesaracha
- Pronunciation:
- “KAY-sar-akh” /ˈkeːsəɾˠəx/
What does “Caesarach” mean?
“Caesarach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Caesarean
- Describes a birth or operation in which a baby is delivered by cutting through the mother's abdomen.Also: cesarean, c-section.
1 other meaning: Caesarian
- 2Caesarian
- Relating to Julius Caesar or to the Caesars of Rome.Also: of Caesar, imperial Roman.
“Caesarach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is Caesarach after gearradh (section, masculine), after obráid (operation, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: obráid Chaesarach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: gearradh Caesarach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, Caesaracha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: obráidí Caesaracha.
More Caesarean, most Caesarean, very Caesarean
Bhí an dara breith níos Caesaraí ná an chéad cheann, dar leis. In his opinion, the second birth was more caesarean than the first.
| more Caesarean | níos Caesaraí | in the past tense: ní ba Chaesaraí |
|---|---|---|
| most Caesarean | is Caesaraí | in the past tense: ba Chaesaraí |
| as Caesarean as | chomh Caesarach le | no change after chomh |
| very Caesarean | an-Chaesarach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too Caesarean | ró-Chaesarach | ró- lenites |
“Caesarach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Caesarean in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Caesarean?
The Irish for Caesarean is Caesarach (pronounced “KAY-sar-akh”). It comes after the noun: gearradh Caesarach, a Caesarean section; obráid Chaesarach, a Caesarean operation.
How do you say more Caesarean and most Caesarean in Irish?
níos Caesaraí is more Caesarean and is Caesaraí is most Caesarean. In the past tense they become ní ba Chaesaraí and ba Chaesaraí.
Why does Caesarach become Chaesarach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So obráid Chaesarach (a Caesarean operation) but gearradh Caesarach (a Caesarean section), because gearradh is masculine.
What is the plural of Caesarach?
With a plural noun Caesarach becomes Caesaracha: gearrthacha Caesaracha, obráidí Caesaracha.
How do you say very Caesarean in Irish?
an-Chaesarach. Too Caesarean is ró-Chaesarach, and as Caesarean as is chomh Caesarach le.
Does Caesarach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Caesarach can mean Caesarean or Caesarian, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do you say 'caesarean section' in Irish?
The usual term is 'gearradh Caesarach', and a caesarean birth is 'breith Chaesarach'.
