HeyRuaHow to say “dizziness” in Irish
- Irish:
- míobhán
- English:
- dizziness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-uh-vawn” /ˈmʲiːwɑːn/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- míobháin, an mhíobháin (e.g. taom míobháin, a fit of dizziness)
What does “míobhán” mean?
- dizziness
- A feeling that your head is spinning and you might lose your balance.Also: giddiness, vertigo, light-headedness.
Other Irish words for dizziness: mearbhlán (dizziness), meadhrán (dizziness)
“Míobhán” with the article
Here is míobhán after the article (an t-alt).
an míobhán
the dizziness
No change after an
“Míobhán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using míobhán, the Irish word for dizziness.
Tá míobhán orm inniu.
I feel dizzy today.
Tháinig míobhán uirthi nuair a sheas sí suas.
She got dizzy when she stood up.
Bhuail an míobhán é ar bharr an dréimire.
Dizziness struck him at the top of the ladder.
Bhí taom míobháin air sa siopa.
He had a dizzy spell in the shop.
Cuireann an bád míobhán i mo cheann.
The boat makes my head spin.
D'imigh an míobhán tar éis tamaill.
The dizziness passed after a while.
An bhfuil míobhán ort fós?
Are you still feeling dizzy?
Other nouns in Irish
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Dizziness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dizziness?
The Irish for dizziness is míobhán (pronounced “MEE-uh-vawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce míobhán in Irish?
Míobhán is said like “MEE-uh-vawn” (IPA /ˈmʲiːwɑːn/).
Does míobhán have a plural?
No plural form is given for míobhán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does míobhán change to mhíobhán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhíobhán. After ár (our) it stays ár míobhán, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'I feel dizzy' in Irish?
Use the preposition 'ar': 'Tá míobhán orm.' The word 'meadhrán' is a common synonym: 'Tá meadhrán orm.'
