HeyRuaHow to say “endocarditis” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionchairdíteas
- English:
- endocarditis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-khar-dee-tyas” /ˈʊnˠˌxaɾˠdʲiːtʲəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- ionchairdítis, an ionchairdítis (e.g. comharthaí an ionchairdítis, the symptoms of endocarditis)
What does “ionchairdíteas” mean?
- endocarditis
- Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart, usually affecting the heart valves.Also: heart inflammation, inflammation of the heart lining.
“Ionchairdíteas” with the article
Here is ionchairdíteas after the article (an t-alt).
“Ionchairdíteas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionchairdíteas, the Irish word for endocarditis.
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Endocarditis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for endocarditis?
The Irish for endocarditis is ionchairdíteas (pronounced “UN-khar-dee-tyas”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ionchairdíteas in Irish?
Ionchairdíteas is said like “UN-khar-dee-tyas” (IPA /ˈʊnˠˌxaɾˠdʲiːtʲəsˠ/).
Does ionchairdíteas have a plural?
No plural form is given for ionchairdíteas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ionchairdíteas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionchairdíteas (the endocarditis), a hionchairdíteas (her endocarditis), a n-ionchairdíteas (their endocarditis).
How is 'ionchairdíteas' formed?
It combines the prefix 'ion-' (inner, endo-) with 'cairdíteas' (carditis), matching English endocarditis; compare 'peireacairdíteas' for pericarditis.
