HeyRuaHow to say “enteritis” in Irish
- Irish:
- eintríteas
- English:
- enteritis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EN-tree-tyas” /ˈɛnʲtʲɾʲiːtʲəs/
- Genitive singular:
- eintrítis, an eintrítis (e.g. comharthaí eintrítis, symptoms of enteritis)
What does “eintríteas” mean?
- enteritis
- Enteritis is inflammation of the intestine, usually causing pain and diarrhoea.Also: inflammation of the intestine, bowel inflammation, gut inflammation.
“Eintríteas” with the article
Here is eintríteas after the article (an t-alt).
“Eintríteas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eintríteas, the Irish word for enteritis.
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Enteritis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for enteritis?
The Irish for enteritis is eintríteas (pronounced “EN-tree-tyas”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce eintríteas in Irish?
Eintríteas is said like “EN-tree-tyas” (IPA /ˈɛnʲtʲɾʲiːtʲəs/).
Does eintríteas have a plural?
No plural form is given for eintríteas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eintríteas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eintríteas (the enteritis), a heintríteas (her enteritis), a n-eintríteas (their enteritis).
What is the difference between 'eintríteas' and 'gastraíteas'?
'Eintríteas' is inflammation of the intestine, while 'gastraíteas' is inflammation of the stomach. Both follow the medical pattern of words ending in '-íteas' for English '-itis'.
