HeyRuaHow to say “cirrhosis” in Irish
- Irish:
- cioróis
- English:
- cirrhosis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIR-ohsh” /ˈcɪɾˠoːʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cioróise, na cioróise (e.g. comharthaí na cioróise, the symptoms of cirrhosis)
What does “cioróis” mean?
- cirrhosis
- A chronic disease in which healthy tissue, usually of the liver, is replaced by scar tissue so the organ stops working properly.Also: cirrhosis of the liver, liver cirrhosis, liver disease.
“Cioróis” with the article
Here is cioróis after the article (an t-alt).
an chioróis
the cirrhosis
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Cioróis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cioróis, the Irish word for cirrhosis.
Is galar contúirteach é cioróis.
Cirrhosis is a dangerous disease.
Fuair a athair bás den chioróis.
His father died of cirrhosis.
Bíonn an chioróis ag dul in olcas de réir a chéile.
Cirrhosis gets gradually worse.
Is minic a bhaineann cioróis leis an ól.
Cirrhosis is often linked to drinking.
Tá cóireáil na cioróise deacair go leor.
Treating cirrhosis is quite difficult.
Dúirt an dochtúir go raibh cioróis ae air.
The doctor said he had cirrhosis of the liver.
Is féidir le heipitíteas cioróis a chur ar dhuine.
Hepatitis can cause cirrhosis in a person.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cirrhosis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cirrhosis?
The Irish for cirrhosis is cioróis (pronounced “KIR-ohsh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cioróis in Irish?
Cioróis is said like “KIR-ohsh” (IPA /ˈcɪɾˠoːʃ/).
Does cioróis have a plural?
No plural form is given for cioróis in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cioróis change to chioróis or gcioróis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cioróis becomes mo chioróis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcioróis (eclipsis).
How do you say 'cirrhosis of the liver' in Irish?
Say 'cioróis ae', since 'ae' means liver; often 'cioróis' alone is understood to mean the liver disease.
