HeyRuaHow to say “diarrhoea” in Irish
- Irish:
- buinneach
- English:
- diarrhoea
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BWIN-yukh” /ˈbˠɪnʲəx/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- buinní, na buinní (e.g. leigheas na buinní, the cure for the diarrhoea)
What does “buinneach” mean?
- diarrhoea
- An illness in which a person or animal passes loose, watery bowel movements often.Also: diarrhea, scour, the runs, looseness of the bowels.
“Buinneach” with the article
Here is buinneach after the article (an t-alt).
an bhuinneach
the diarrhoea
Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)
“Buinneach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buinneach, the Irish word for diarrhoea.
Tá buinneach ar an leanbh ó aréir.
The baby has had diarrhoea since last night.
Bhí an bhuinneach orm ar feadh trí lá.
I had diarrhoea for three days.
Thug an dochtúir leigheas dom don bhuinneach.
The doctor gave me medicine for the diarrhoea.
Is comhartha nimhithe bia í an bhuinneach go minic.
Diarrhoea is often a sign of food poisoning.
Bhí buinneach ar an madra inné.
The dog had diarrhoea yesterday.
Ól neart uisce nuair a bhíonn buinneach ort.
Drink plenty of water when you have diarrhoea.
Cuireann an bia sin buinneach ar dhaoine áirithe.
That food gives some people diarrhoea.
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Diarrhoea in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for diarrhoea?
The Irish for diarrhoea is buinneach (pronounced “BWIN-yukh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce buinneach in Irish?
Buinneach is said like “BWIN-yukh” (IPA /ˈbˠɪnʲəx/).
Does buinneach have a plural?
No plural form is given for buinneach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does buinneach change to bhuinneach or mbuinneach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buinneach becomes mo bhuinneach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuinneach (eclipsis).
How do I say someone has diarrhoea?
Use the preposition ar: tá buinneach air, he has diarrhoea, or tá an bhuinneach orm, I have diarrhoea.
