HeyRuaHow to say “dizziness” in Irish
- Irish:
- mearbhlán
- English:
- dizziness, bewilderment
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MAR-oo-lawn” /ˈmʲaɾˠuːl̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- mearbhláin, an mhearbhláin (e.g. taom mearbhláin, a fit of dizziness)
What does “mearbhlán” mean?
“Mearbhlán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dizziness
- A feeling of giddiness in the head, as if everything is spinning.Also: giddiness, vertigo, light-headedness.
“Mearbhlán” with the article
Here is mearbhlán after the article (an t-alt).
“Mearbhlán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mearbhlán, 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 mearbhlán (pronounced “MAR-oo-lawn”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean bewilderment.
How do you pronounce mearbhlán in Irish?
Mearbhlán is said like “MAR-oo-lawn” (IPA /ˈmʲaɾˠuːl̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/).
Does mearbhlán have a plural?
No plural form is given for mearbhlán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does mearbhlán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Mearbhlán can mean dizziness or bewilderment, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does mearbhlán change to mhearbhlán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhearbhlán. After ár (our) it stays ár mearbhlán, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'I feel dizzy' in Irish?
Say 'Tá mearbhlán orm', using the preposition 'ar' as with other ailments. 'Tá meadhrán orm' is also common.
Is 'mearbhlán' the same as 'mearbhall'?
They overlap: 'mearbhall' more often means confusion or error, while 'mearbhlán' is mainly physical dizziness.
