HeyRuaHow to say “coeliac” in Irish
- Irish:
- céiliach
- English:
- coeliac
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAY-lee-ukh” /ˈceːlʲiəx/
- Plural:
- céiliaigh (coeliacs)
- Genitive singular:
- céiliaigh, an chéiliaigh (e.g. aiste bia an chéiliaigh, the coeliac's diet)
- Genitive plural:
- céiliach, na gcéiliach (e.g. cumann na gcéiliach, the coeliac society)
What does “céiliach” mean?
- coeliac
- A person who has coeliac disease and cannot eat gluten.Also: celiac, person with coeliac disease, gluten intolerant person.
“Céiliach” with the article
The plural of coeliac in Irish is céiliaigh. Here is céiliach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Céiliach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using céiliach, the Irish word for coeliac.
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Coeliac in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for coeliac?
The Irish for coeliac is céiliach (pronounced “KAY-lee-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is céiliaigh.
How do you pronounce céiliach in Irish?
Céiliach is said like “KAY-lee-ukh” (IPA /ˈceːlʲiəx/).
What is the plural of coeliac in Irish?
The plural of céiliach is céiliaigh; with the article, na céiliaigh means “the coeliacs”. The genitive plural is céiliach, as in cumann na gcéiliach (the coeliac society).
Why does céiliach change to chéiliach or gcéiliach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) céiliach becomes mo chéiliach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcéiliach (eclipsis).
Is 'céiliach' also an adjective?
Yes, it is used as an adjective too, as in 'galar céiliach', meaning coeliac disease.
