HeyRuaHow to say “chickenpox” in Irish
- Irish:
- deilgneach
- English:
- chickenpox
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “JEL-ig-nyukh” /ˈdʲɛlʲəɡʲnʲəx/
- Genitive singular:
- deilgní, na deilgní (e.g. comharthaí na deilgní, the symptoms of chickenpox)
What does “deilgneach” mean?
- chickenpox
- A common infectious disease, usually of children, that causes an itchy rash of small blisters on the skin.Also: chicken pox, varicella.
“Deilgneach” with the article
Here is deilgneach after the article (an t-alt).
“Deilgneach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deilgneach, the Irish word for chickenpox.
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Chickenpox in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chickenpox?
The Irish for chickenpox is deilgneach (pronounced “JEL-ig-nyukh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce deilgneach in Irish?
Deilgneach is said like “JEL-ig-nyukh” (IPA /ˈdʲɛlʲəɡʲnʲəx/).
Does deilgneach have a plural?
No plural form is given for deilgneach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does deilgneach have more than one meaning?
Deilgneach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning thorny.
Why does deilgneach change to dheilgneach or ndeilgneach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deilgneach becomes mo dheilgneach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeilgneach (eclipsis).
Is 'deilgneach' the noun related to 'dealg'?
Yes, it comes from 'dealg' (thorn), as the prickly rash suggests, but the noun 'an deilgneach' means chickenpox, while the adjective 'deilgneach' means thorny.
Does 'deilgneach' take the article?
Usually yes, as with many illnesses: 'tá an deilgneach air' means he has chickenpox.
