HeyRuaHow to say “epidemic” in Irish
- Irish:
- eipidéim
- English:
- epidemic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EP-i-dayim” /ˈɛpʲɪdʲeːmʲ/
- Plural:
- eipidéimí (epidemics)
- Genitive singular:
- eipidéime, na heipidéime (e.g. leathadh na heipidéime, the spread of the epidemic)
- Genitive plural:
- eipidéimí, na n-eipidéimí (e.g. stair na n-eipidéimí, the history of the epidemics)
What does “eipidéim” mean?
- epidemic
- An outbreak of a disease that spreads quickly and affects many people in an area at the same time.Also: outbreak, plague.
Other Irish words for epidemic: ráig (outbreak)
“Eipidéim” with the article
The plural of epidemic in Irish is eipidéimí. Here is eipidéim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eipidéim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eipidéim, the Irish word for epidemic.
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Epidemic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for epidemic?
The Irish for epidemic is eipidéim (pronounced “EP-i-dayim”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is eipidéimí.
How do you pronounce eipidéim in Irish?
Eipidéim is said like “EP-i-dayim” (IPA /ˈɛpʲɪdʲeːmʲ/).
What is the plural of epidemic in Irish?
The plural of eipidéim is eipidéimí; with the article, na heipidéimí means “the epidemics”. The genitive plural is eipidéimí, as in stair na n-eipidéimí (the history of the epidemics).
Why does eipidéim sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eipidéim (the epidemic), a heipidéim (her epidemic), a n-eipidéim (their epidemic), na heipidéimí (the epidemics).
What is the difference between eipidéim and paindéim?
An eipidéim is an outbreak in one region or country, while a paindéim spreads across the world, as with paindéim Covid-19.
