Diabetes in Irish (Diaibéiteas): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for diabetes?

The Irish for diabetes is diaibéiteas (pronounced “jee-uh-BAY-tyus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “diabetes” in Irish

Irish:: diaibéiteas
English:: diabetes
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “jee-uh-BAY-tyus” /ˈdʲiəbʲeːtʲəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: diaibéitis, an diaibéitis (e.g. cóireáil an diaibéitis, treatment of diabetes)

What does “diaibéiteas” mean?

diabetes: A medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the amount of sugar in the blood.Also: diabetes mellitus, sugar diabetes.

“Diaibéiteas” with the article

Here is diaibéiteas after the article (an t-alt).

an diaibéiteas

the diabetes

No change after an

“Diaibéiteas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using diaibéiteas, the Irish word for diabetes.

Tá diaibéiteas ar m'athair le fiche bliain.

My father has had diabetes for twenty years.

Is galar coitianta é an diaibéiteas sa lá atá inniu ann.

Diabetes is a common disease nowadays.

Fuair sí diaibéiteas nuair a bhí sí óg.

She developed diabetes when she was young.

Tá comharthaí an diaibéitis ag éirí níos measa.

The symptoms of diabetes are getting worse.

Caithfidh daoine a bhfuil diaibéiteas orthu a n-aiste bia a fhaire.

People with diabetes have to watch their diet.

D'fhéadfadh an iomarca siúcra diaibéiteas a chur ort.

Too much sugar could give you diabetes.

Tá clinic diaibéitis san ospidéal gach Máirt.

There is a diabetes clinic in the hospital every Tuesday.

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Diabetes in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for diabetes?

The Irish for diabetes is diaibéiteas (pronounced “jee-uh-BAY-tyus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce diaibéiteas in Irish?

Diaibéiteas is said like “jee-uh-BAY-tyus” (IPA /ˈdʲiəbʲeːtʲəsˠ/).

Does diaibéiteas have a plural?

No plural form is given for diaibéiteas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does diaibéiteas change to dhiaibéiteas or ndiaibéiteas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) diaibéiteas becomes mo dhiaibéiteas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndiaibéiteas (eclipsis).

How do you say someone has diabetes in Irish?

Use the preposition ar, as with other illnesses: Tá diaibéiteas air, meaning 'He has diabetes'.

What is the word for a diabetic person?

A diabetic can be called diaibéiteach, and the adjective is also diaibéiteach.

Diabetes in Irish (Diaibéiteas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage