HeyRuaHow to say “colic” in Irish
- Irish:
- coiliceam
- English:
- colic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIL-ik-yum” /ˈkɪlʲɪcəm/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- coilicim, an choilicim (e.g. pian an choilicim, the pain of colic)
What does “coiliceam” mean?
- colic
- Severe pain in the stomach or bowels, especially the kind that affects babies and horses.Also: stomach cramp, gripe, belly ache.
“Coiliceam” with the article
Here is coiliceam after the article (an t-alt).
an coiliceam
the colic
No change after an
“Coiliceam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coiliceam, the Irish word for colic.
Tá coiliceam ar an leanbh arís anocht.
The baby has colic again tonight.
Bhí an coiliceam go dona ar an gcapall.
The horse had bad colic.
Ní raibh codladh againn mar gheall ar an gcoiliceam.
We got no sleep because of the colic.
Thug an dochtúir leigheas dúinn don choiliceam.
The doctor gave us a remedy for the colic.
Is minic a bhíonn coiliceam ar naíonáin óga.
Young infants often get colic.
Chríochnaigh an coiliceam nuair a bhí sé trí mhí.
The colic ended when he was three months old.
Bhí comharthaí an choilicim soiléir ar an searrach.
The signs of colic were clear in the foal.
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Colic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for colic?
The Irish for colic is coiliceam (pronounced “KIL-ik-yum”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce coiliceam in Irish?
Coiliceam is said like “KIL-ik-yum” (IPA /ˈkɪlʲɪcəm/).
Does coiliceam have a plural?
No plural form is given for coiliceam in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does coiliceam change to choiliceam or gcoiliceam?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coiliceam becomes mo choiliceam (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoiliceam (eclipsis).
How do you say a baby has colic in Irish?
Use the 'ar' construction: Tá coiliceam ar an leanbh, literally 'colic is on the baby'.
