HeyRuaHow to say “epilepsy” in Irish
- Irish:
- titimeas
- English:
- epilepsy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TITCH-im-uss” /tʲɪtʲəmʲəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- titimis, an titimis (e.g. cineál titimis, a type of epilepsy)
What does “titimeas” mean?
- epilepsy
- A medical condition of the brain that causes repeated fits or seizures.Also: falling sickness, seizure disorder, fits.
“Titimeas” with the article
Here is titimeas after the article (an t-alt).
an titimeas
the epilepsy
No change after an
“Titimeas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using titimeas, the Irish word for epilepsy.
Tá titimeas ar mo dheartháir ó bhí sé óg.
My brother has had epilepsy since he was young.
Is galar inchinne é an titimeas.
Epilepsy is a disease of the brain.
Tógann sí cógas in aghaidh titimis gach lá.
She takes medication for epilepsy every day.
Ní féidir titimeas a leigheas go hiomlán i gcónaí.
Epilepsy cannot always be fully cured.
Rinne an dochtúir taighde ar an titimeas.
The doctor did research on epilepsy.
Bhí taom titimis aige ar maidin.
He had an epileptic fit this morning.
Tá eolas ag na múinteoirí faoi thitimeas.
The teachers know about epilepsy.
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Epilepsy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for epilepsy?
The Irish for epilepsy is titimeas (pronounced “TITCH-im-uss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce titimeas in Irish?
Titimeas is said like “TITCH-im-uss” (IPA /tʲɪtʲəmʲəsˠ/).
Does titimeas have a plural?
No plural form is given for titimeas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does titimeas change to thitimeas or dtitimeas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) titimeas becomes mo thitimeas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtitimeas (eclipsis).
How do I say someone has epilepsy?
Use 'ar': 'Tá titimeas air' means 'He has epilepsy', literally 'epilepsy is on him'.
