HeyRuaHow to say “cystitis” in Irish
- Irish:
- cistíteas
- English:
- cystitis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “kish-TEE-tyas” /kɪʃˈtʲiːtʲəs/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cistítis, an chistítis (e.g. comharthaí an chistítis, symptoms of cystitis)
What does “cistíteas” mean?
- cystitis
- An inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by an infection, that makes passing urine painful.Also: bladder infection, bladder inflammation, urinary infection.
“Cistíteas” with the article
Here is cistíteas after the article (an t-alt).
an cistíteas
the cystitis
No change after an
“Cistíteas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cistíteas, the Irish word for cystitis.
Tá cistíteas ar mo dheirfiúr arís.
My sister has cystitis again.
Is galar coitianta i measc ban é an cistíteas.
Cystitis is a common illness among women.
Thug an dochtúir antaibheathach dom don chistíteas.
The doctor gave me an antibiotic for the cystitis.
Is iad pian agus dó comharthaí an chistítis.
Pain and burning are the symptoms of cystitis.
Ól neart uisce má tá cistíteas ort.
Drink plenty of water if you have cystitis.
Is ionfhabhtú lamhnán é cistíteas de ghnáth.
Cystitis is usually a bladder infection.
Bhí sí san ospidéal mar gheall ar chistíteas.
She was in hospital because of cystitis.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cystitis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cystitis?
The Irish for cystitis is cistíteas (pronounced “kish-TEE-tyas”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cistíteas in Irish?
Cistíteas is said like “kish-TEE-tyas” (IPA /kɪʃˈtʲiːtʲəs/).
Does cistíteas have a plural?
No plural form is given for cistíteas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cistíteas change to chistíteas or gcistíteas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cistíteas becomes mo chistíteas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcistíteas (eclipsis).
What is the everyday way to describe cystitis in Irish?
Besides the medical term cistíteas, people may say ionfhabhtú lamhnáin, meaning a bladder infection.
