Gastroenteritis in Irish (Gaistreintríteas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for gastroenteritis?

The Irish for gastroenteritis is gaistreintríteas (pronounced “gash-tren-TREE-tyass”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “gastroenteritis” in Irish

Irish:: gaistreintríteas
English:: gastroenteritis
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “gash-tren-TREE-tyass” /ˈɡaʃtʲɾʲenʲˌtʲɾʲiːtʲəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: gaistreintríteis, an ghaistreintríteis (e.g. comharthaí an ghaistreintríteis, the symptoms of the gastroenteritis)

What does “gaistreintríteas” mean?

gastroenteritis: An inflammation of the stomach and intestines that causes vomiting and diarrhoea.Also: stomach bug, gastric flu, tummy bug.

“Gaistreintríteas” with the article

Here is gaistreintríteas after the article (an t-alt).

an gaistreintríteas

the gastroenteritis

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“Gaistreintríteas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gaistreintríteas, the Irish word for gastroenteritis.

Tá gaistreintríteas ar an leanbh.

The child has gastroenteritis.

Is víreas is cúis le gaistreintríteas go minic.

Gastroenteritis is often caused by a virus.

Bhí an gaistreintríteas ag dul timpeall na scoile.

Gastroenteritis was going around the school.

Ól neart uisce má tá gaistreintríteas ort.

Drink plenty of water if you have gastroenteritis.

Mhair an gaistreintríteas trí lá.

The gastroenteritis lasted three days.

Is iad urlacan agus buinneach comharthaí an ghaistreintríteis.

Vomiting and diarrhoea are the symptoms of gastroenteritis.

Cuireadh san ospidéal é le gaistreintríteas.

He was put in hospital with gastroenteritis.

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Gastroenteritis in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for gastroenteritis?

The Irish for gastroenteritis is gaistreintríteas (pronounced “gash-tren-TREE-tyass”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce gaistreintríteas in Irish?

Gaistreintríteas is said like “gash-tren-TREE-tyass” (IPA /ˈɡaʃtʲɾʲenʲˌtʲɾʲiːtʲəsˠ/).

Does gaistreintríteas have a plural?

No plural form is given for gaistreintríteas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does gaistreintríteas change to ghaistreintríteas or ngaistreintríteas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gaistreintríteas becomes mo ghaistreintríteas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngaistreintríteas (eclipsis).

Is there an everyday Irish way to say 'stomach bug'?

Gaistreintríteas is the medical term; in everyday speech people may simply say 'tinneas goile' (stomach sickness).

Gastroenteritis in Irish (Gaistreintríteas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage