HeyRuaHow to say “fibroid” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiobróideach
- English:
- fibroid
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FIB-roh-dyukh” /ˈfʲɪbˠɾˠoːdʲəx/
- Plural:
- fiobróidigh (fibroids)
- Genitive singular:
- fiobróidigh, an fhiobróidigh (e.g. méid an fhiobróidigh, the size of the fibroid)
- Genitive plural:
- fiobróideach, na bhfiobróideach (e.g. cóireáil na bhfiobróideach, the treatment of the fibroids)
What does “fiobróideach” mean?
- fibroid
- A non-cancerous growth made of fibrous tissue, often found in the womb.Also: fibroid tumour, uterine fibroid.
“Fiobróideach” with the article
The plural of fibroid in Irish is fiobróidigh. Here is fiobróideach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fiobróideach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiobróideach, the Irish word for fibroid.
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Fibroid in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fibroid?
The Irish for fibroid is fiobróideach (pronounced “FIB-roh-dyukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fiobróidigh.
How do you pronounce fiobróideach in Irish?
Fiobróideach is said like “FIB-roh-dyukh” (IPA /ˈfʲɪbˠɾˠoːdʲəx/).
What is the plural of fibroid in Irish?
The plural of fiobróideach is fiobróidigh; with the article, na fiobróidigh means “the fibroids”. The genitive plural is fiobróideach, as in cóireáil na bhfiobróideach (the treatment of the fibroids).
Why does fiobróideach change to fhiobróideach or bhfiobróideach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiobróideach becomes m'fhiobróideach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiobróideach (eclipsis).
Is 'fiobróideach' also an adjective?
Yes, 'fiobróideach' can be used as an adjective meaning fibroid or fibrous, but as a noun it means a fibroid growth.
