HeyRuaHow to say “fever” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiabhras
- English:
- fever, fever (disease)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEE-uh-vruss” /ˈfʲiəvˠɾˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- fiabhrais (fevers)
- Genitive singular:
- fiabhrais, an fhiabhrais (e.g. comharthaí an fhiabhrais, the symptoms of the fever)
- Genitive plural:
- fiabhras, na bhfiabhras (e.g. cóireáil na bhfiabhras, the treatment of the fevers)
What does “fiabhras” mean?
“Fiabhras” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fever
- A raised body temperature, usually a sign of illness or infection.Also: temperature, high temperature.
1 other meaning: fever (disease)
- 2fever (disease)
- Any of various illnesses marked by fever, such as typhoid or scarlet fever, often named with a qualifier.Also: fever, febrile disease, infectious fever.
“Fiabhras” with the article
The plural of fever in Irish is fiabhrais. Here is fiabhras after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fiabhras” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiabhras, the Irish word for fever.
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Fever in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fever?
The Irish for fever is fiabhras (pronounced “FEE-uh-vruss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fiabhrais. Depending on context it can also mean fever (disease).
How do you pronounce fiabhras in Irish?
Fiabhras is said like “FEE-uh-vruss” (IPA /ˈfʲiəvˠɾˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of fever in Irish?
The plural of fiabhras is fiabhrais; with the article, na fiabhrais means “the fevers”. The genitive plural is fiabhras, as in cóireáil na bhfiabhras (the treatment of the fevers).
Does fiabhras have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fiabhras can mean fever or fever (disease), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fiabhras change to fhiabhras or bhfiabhras?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiabhras becomes m'fhiabhras (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiabhras (eclipsis).
How do I say someone has a fever?
Use 'ar': Tá fiabhras air means 'he has a fever'. Literally, the fever is on him.
Is 'fiabhras' the same as 'teocht'?
Teocht means temperature in general, while fiabhras is the illness or raised temperature itself; you can also say Tá teocht ard aici for 'she has a high temperature'.
