HeyRuaHow to say “diabetic” in Irish
- Irish:
- diaibéiteach
- English:
- diabetic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “jee-uh-BAY-tyukh” /ˈdʲiəbʲeːtʲəx/
- Plural:
- diaibéitigh (diabetics)
- Genitive singular:
- diaibéitigh, an diaibéitigh (e.g. aiste bia an diaibéitigh, the diabetic's diet)
- Genitive plural:
- diaibéiteach, na ndiaibéiteach (e.g. cumann na ndiaibéiteach, the diabetics' association)
What does “diaibéiteach” mean?
- diabetic
- A person who has diabetes.Also: diabetic person, person with diabetes.
“Diaibéiteach” with the article
The plural of diabetic in Irish is diaibéitigh. Here is diaibéiteach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Diaibéiteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using diaibéiteach, the Irish word for diabetic.
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Diabetic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for diabetic?
The Irish for diabetic is diaibéiteach (pronounced “jee-uh-BAY-tyukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is diaibéitigh.
How do you pronounce diaibéiteach in Irish?
Diaibéiteach is said like “jee-uh-BAY-tyukh” (IPA /ˈdʲiəbʲeːtʲəx/).
What is the plural of diabetic in Irish?
The plural of diaibéiteach is diaibéitigh; with the article, na diaibéitigh means “the diabetics”. The genitive plural is diaibéiteach, as in cumann na ndiaibéiteach (the diabetics' association).
Why does diaibéiteach change to dhiaibéiteach or ndiaibéiteach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) diaibéiteach becomes mo dhiaibéiteach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndiaibéiteach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between diaibéiteach and diaibéiteas?
Diaibéiteas is the disease, diabetes, while diaibéiteach is a person who has it. Diaibéiteach is also used as an adjective, as in othar diaibéiteach, a diabetic patient.
