HeyRuaHow to say “chemotherapy” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceimiteiripe
- English:
- chemotherapy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KEM-ih-tch-erip-eh” /ˈcɛmʲɪˌtʲɛɾʲɪpʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ceimiteiripe, na ceimiteiripe (e.g. cúrsa ceimiteiripe, a course of chemotherapy)
What does “ceimiteiripe” mean?
- chemotherapy
- The treatment of disease, especially cancer, with strong drugs that kill harmful cells.Also: chemo, cancer treatment.
“Ceimiteiripe” with the article
Here is ceimiteiripe after the article (an t-alt).
an cheimiteiripe
the chemotherapy
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Ceimiteiripe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceimiteiripe, the Irish word for chemotherapy.
Tá sí ag fáil ceimiteiripe san ospidéal.
She is getting chemotherapy in the hospital.
Thosaigh an cheimiteiripe an tseachtain seo caite.
The chemotherapy started last week.
Bíonn tuirse air i ndiaidh na ceimiteiripe.
He is tired after the chemotherapy.
Chaill mé mo chuid gruaige le linn na ceimiteiripe.
I lost my hair during chemotherapy.
Mhol an dochtúir ceimiteiripe di.
The doctor recommended chemotherapy for her.
Tá fo-iarsmaí láidre ag an gceimiteiripe.
Chemotherapy has strong side effects.
Beidh sé ag críochnú na ceimiteiripe i mí Iúil.
He will be finishing chemotherapy in July.
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Chemotherapy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chemotherapy?
The Irish for chemotherapy is ceimiteiripe (pronounced “KEM-ih-tch-erip-eh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ceimiteiripe in Irish?
Ceimiteiripe is said like “KEM-ih-tch-erip-eh” (IPA /ˈcɛmʲɪˌtʲɛɾʲɪpʲə/).
Does ceimiteiripe have a plural?
No plural form is given for ceimiteiripe in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ceimiteiripe change to cheimiteiripe or gceimiteiripe?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceimiteiripe becomes mo cheimiteiripe (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceimiteiripe (eclipsis).
What is the word for radiotherapy, often mentioned alongside 'ceimiteiripe'?
Radiotherapy is 'radaiteiripe'. Both are forms of 'teiripe', therapy.
