HeyRuaHow to say “eczema” in Irish
- Irish:
- eachma
- English:
- eczema
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AKH-muh” /ˈaxmə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- eachma, na heachma (e.g. comharthaí na heachma, symptoms of eczema)
What does “eachma” mean?
- eczema
- A skin condition in which patches of skin become red, dry, itchy and inflamed.Also: dermatitis, skin rash, itchy skin.
“Eachma” with the article
Here is eachma after the article (an t-alt).
an eachma
the eczema
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Eachma” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eachma, the Irish word for eczema.
Tá eachma ar mo mhac.
My son has eczema.
Bíonn an eachma níos measa sa gheimhreadh.
The eczema is worse in winter.
Thug an dochtúir uachtar dom le haghaidh na heachma.
The doctor gave me a cream for the eczema.
Bhí eachma uirthi ó bhí sí ina leanbh.
She has had eczema since she was a baby.
Is féidir le strus eachma a spreagadh.
Stress can trigger eczema.
Tá a lámha dearg tirim ón eachma.
His hands are red and dry from the eczema.
Níl leigheas ar eachma ach is féidir í a smachtú.
There is no cure for eczema but it can be controlled.
Other nouns in Irish
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Eczema in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for eczema?
The Irish for eczema is eachma (pronounced “AKH-muh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce eachma in Irish?
Eachma is said like “AKH-muh” (IPA /ˈaxmə/).
Does eachma have a plural?
No plural form is given for eachma in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eachma sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eachma (the eczema), a heachma (her eczema), a n-eachma (their eczema).
How do you say someone has eczema in Irish?
Use the preposition 'ar': 'Tá eachma orm' means 'I have eczema', just as with other illnesses.
