HeyRuaHow to say “encephalitis” in Irish
- Irish:
- einceifilíteas
- English:
- encephalitis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “en-kef-ee-LEE-tyas” /ˈɛŋʲcɛfʲiːˌlʲiːtʲəs/
- Genitive singular:
- einceifilítis, an einceifilítis (e.g. comharthaí an einceifilítis, symptoms of encephalitis)
What does “einceifilíteas” mean?
- encephalitis
- A serious illness in which the brain becomes inflamed, usually because of an infection.Also: brain inflammation, inflammation of the brain.
“Einceifilíteas” with the article
Here is einceifilíteas after the article (an t-alt).
“Einceifilíteas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using einceifilíteas, the Irish word for encephalitis.
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Encephalitis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for encephalitis?
The Irish for encephalitis is einceifilíteas (pronounced “en-kef-ee-LEE-tyas”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce einceifilíteas in Irish?
Einceifilíteas is said like “en-kef-ee-LEE-tyas” (IPA /ˈɛŋʲcɛfʲiːˌlʲiːtʲəs/).
Does einceifilíteas have a plural?
No plural form is given for einceifilíteas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does einceifilíteas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-einceifilíteas (the encephalitis), a heinceifilíteas (her encephalitis), a n-einceifilíteas (their encephalitis).
How is einceifilíteas different from meiningíteas?
Einceifilíteas is inflammation of the brain itself, while meiningíteas is inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord.
