HeyRuaHow to say “epidemic” in Irish
- Irish:
- eipidéimeach
- English:
- epidemic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More epidemic:
- níos eipidéimí
- Most epidemic:
- is eipidéimí
- Plural:
- eipidéimeacha
- Pronunciation:
- “ep-ih-DAY-mukh” /ɛpʲɪˈdʲeːmʲəx/
What does “eipidéimeach” mean?
- epidemic
- Spreading quickly among many people in a community at the same time, like a disease.Also: widespread, rampant.
“Eipidéimeach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is eipidéimeach after galar (disease, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, eipidéimeacha.
More epidemic, most epidemic, very epidemic
Tá an fliú níos eipidéimí i mbliana. The flu is more epidemic this year.
| more epidemic | níos eipidéimí | in the past tense: ní b'eipidéimí |
|---|---|---|
| most epidemic | is eipidéimí | in the past tense: ab eipidéimí |
| as epidemic as | chomh heipidéimeach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very epidemic | an-eipidéimeach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too epidemic | ró-eipidéimeach | ró- lenites |
“Eipidéimeach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Epidemic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for epidemic?
The Irish for epidemic is eipidéimeach (pronounced “ep-ih-DAY-mukh”). It comes after the noun: galar eipidéimeach, an epidemic disease; bean eipidéimeach, an epidemic woman.
How do you say more epidemic and most epidemic in Irish?
níos eipidéimí is more epidemic and is eipidéimí is most epidemic. In the past tense they become ní b'eipidéimí and ab eipidéimí.
What is the plural of eipidéimeach?
With a plural noun eipidéimeach becomes eipidéimeacha: galair eipidéimeacha, mná eipidéimeacha.
How do you say very epidemic in Irish?
an-eipidéimeach. Too epidemic is ró-eipidéimeach, and as epidemic as is chomh heipidéimeach le.
What is the noun for an epidemic in Irish?
The noun is "eipidéim", and a widespread outbreak can also be called "plá". The adjective "eipidéimeach" describes something of an epidemic nature.
