HeyRuaHow to say “diagnosis” in Irish
- Irish:
- fáthmheas
- English:
- diagnosis
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- fáthmheas, to diagnose (ag fáthmheas, diagnosing)
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAW-vass” /ˈfˠɑːvʲasˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- fáthmheasa, an fháthmheasa (e.g. toradh an fháthmheasa, the result of the diagnosis)
What does “fáthmheas” mean?
- diagnosis
- The identification of an illness or problem by examining its signs and symptoms.Also: medical diagnosis, identification of illness.
“Fáthmheas” as a verbal noun
After ag, fáthmheas means diagnosing: it is the verbal noun of the verb fáthmheas (to diagnose). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Fáthmheas” with the article
Here is fáthmheas after the article (an t-alt).
“Fáthmheas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fáthmheas, the Irish word for diagnosis.
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Diagnosis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for diagnosis?
The Irish for diagnosis is fáthmheas (pronounced “FAW-vass”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce fáthmheas in Irish?
Fáthmheas is said like “FAW-vass” (IPA /ˈfˠɑːvʲasˠ/).
Does fáthmheas have a plural?
No plural form is given for fáthmheas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does fáthmheas have more than one meaning?
Fáthmheas also has its own entry as a verb meaning to diagnose.
Why does fáthmheas change to fháthmheas or bhfáthmheas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fáthmheas becomes m'fháthmheas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfáthmheas (eclipsis).
How is 'fáthmheas' formed?
It combines 'fáth' (cause, reason) and 'meas' (estimate, judgement), so 'fáthmheas' is literally a judgement of the cause, hence diagnosis.
