HeyRuaHow to say “epidural” in Irish
- Irish:
- eipeadúrach
- English:
- epidural
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EP-uh-doo-ruhkh” /ˈɛpʲəd̪ˠuːɾˠəx/
- Plural:
- eipeadúraigh (epidurals)
- Genitive singular:
- eipeadúraigh, an eipeadúraigh (e.g. éifeacht an eipeadúraigh, the effect of the epidural)
- Genitive plural:
- eipeadúrach, na n-eipeadúrach (e.g. líon na n-eipeadúrach, the number of epidurals)
What does “eipeadúrach” mean?
- epidural
- An anaesthetic injected into the space around the spinal cord to block pain, especially during childbirth.Also: epidural anaesthetic, epidural injection, spinal block.
“Eipeadúrach” with the article
The plural of epidural in Irish is eipeadúraigh. Here is eipeadúrach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eipeadúrach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eipeadúrach, the Irish word for epidural.
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Epidural in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for epidural?
The Irish for epidural is eipeadúrach (pronounced “EP-uh-doo-ruhkh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eipeadúraigh.
How do you pronounce eipeadúrach in Irish?
Eipeadúrach is said like “EP-uh-doo-ruhkh” (IPA /ˈɛpʲəd̪ˠuːɾˠəx/).
What is the plural of epidural in Irish?
The plural of eipeadúrach is eipeadúraigh; with the article, na heipeadúraigh means “the epidurals”. The genitive plural is eipeadúrach, as in líon na n-eipeadúrach (the number of epidurals).
Why does eipeadúrach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eipeadúrach (the epidural), a heipeadúrach (her epidural), a n-eipeadúrach (their epidural), na heipeadúraigh (the epidurals).
Is 'eipeadúrach' also an adjective?
Yes, it can describe something epidural, but as a noun 'eipeadúrach' means the epidural anaesthetic itself, as in 'fuair sí eipeadúrach'.
