HeyRuaHow to say “claustrophobia” in Irish
- Irish:
- clástrafóibe
- English:
- claustrophobia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAWS-truh-foe-buh” /ˈkl̪ˠɑːsˠt̪ˠɾˠəˌfˠoːbʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- clástrafóibe, na clástrafóibe (e.g. comharthaí na clástrafóibe, symptoms of claustrophobia)
What does “clástrafóibe” mean?
- claustrophobia
- An intense fear of being in small, enclosed or crowded spaces.Also: fear of enclosed spaces, fear of confined spaces.
“Clástrafóibe” with the article
Here is clástrafóibe after the article (an t-alt).
an chlástrafóibe
the claustrophobia
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Clástrafóibe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clástrafóibe, the Irish word for claustrophobia.
Tá clástrafóibe orm.
I suffer from claustrophobia.
Cuireann an chlástrafóibe isteach go mór uirthi.
Claustrophobia affects her badly.
Ní théann sé san ardaitheoir mar gheall ar chlástrafóibe.
He doesn't use the lift because of claustrophobia.
Bhí taom clástrafóibe air sa phluais.
He had an attack of claustrophobia in the cave.
Tá mo chlástrafóibe níos measa sna seomraí beaga.
My claustrophobia is worse in small rooms.
Fuair sí cóireáil le haghaidh clástrafóibe.
She got treatment for claustrophobia.
Is cineál fóibe í an chlástrafóibe.
Claustrophobia is a kind of phobia.
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Claustrophobia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for claustrophobia?
The Irish for claustrophobia is clástrafóibe (pronounced “KLAWS-truh-foe-buh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce clástrafóibe in Irish?
Clástrafóibe is said like “KLAWS-truh-foe-buh” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠɑːsˠt̪ˠɾˠəˌfˠoːbʲə/).
Does clástrafóibe have a plural?
No plural form is given for clástrafóibe in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does clástrafóibe change to chlástrafóibe or gclástrafóibe?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clástrafóibe becomes mo chlástrafóibe (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclástrafóibe (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I am claustrophobic' in Irish?
Use the 'ar' construction: 'Tá clástrafóibe orm', literally 'claustrophobia is on me'.
