HeyRuaHow to say “dizziness” in Irish
- Irish:
- meadhrán
- English:
- dizziness, bewilderment
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MYAW-rawn” /ˈmʲaːɾˠaːnˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- meadhráin, an mheadhráin (e.g. taom meadhráin, a fit of dizziness)
What does “meadhrán” mean?
“Meadhrán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dizziness
- A feeling that your head is spinning and you might lose your balance.Also: giddiness, vertigo, light-headedness.
“Meadhrán” with the article
Here is meadhrán after the article (an t-alt).
“Meadhrán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meadhrán, the Irish word for dizziness.
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Dizziness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dizziness?
The Irish for dizziness is meadhrán (pronounced “MYAW-rawn”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean bewilderment.
How do you pronounce meadhrán in Irish?
Meadhrán is said like “MYAW-rawn” (IPA /ˈmʲaːɾˠaːnˠ/).
Does meadhrán have a plural?
No plural form is given for meadhrán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does meadhrán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Meadhrán can mean dizziness or bewilderment, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does meadhrán change to mheadhrán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheadhrán. After ár (our) it stays ár meadhrán, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'I feel dizzy' in Irish?
Say 'Tá meadhrán orm' or 'Tá meadhrán i mo cheann', using the preposition 'ar' as with other feelings.
What is the difference between meadhrán and mearbhall?
'Meadhrán' is mainly physical dizziness, while 'mearbhall' more often means mental confusion or bewilderment, though they overlap.
