HeyRuaHow to say “gingivitis” in Irish
- Irish:
- gingibhíteas
- English:
- gingivitis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ging-ih-VEE-tyuss” /ˈɟɪŋʲɟɪvʲiːtʲəs/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- gingibhítis, an ghingibhítis (e.g. comharthaí an ghingibhítis, symptoms of gingivitis)
What does “gingibhíteas” mean?
- gingivitis
- An inflammation of the gums, often causing redness, swelling and bleeding.Also: gum inflammation, gum disease, inflamed gums.
“Gingibhíteas” with the article
Here is gingibhíteas after the article (an t-alt).
an gingibhíteas
the gingivitis
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“Gingibhíteas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gingibhíteas, the Irish word for gingivitis.
Dúirt an fiaclóir go bhfuil gingibhíteas orm.
The dentist said I have gingivitis.
Is athlasadh na ndrandal é gingibhíteas.
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums.
Is féidir an gingibhíteas a chosc le scuabadh rialta.
Gingivitis can be prevented with regular brushing.
Bíonn na drandail dearg agus ata le gingibhíteas.
The gums are red and swollen with gingivitis.
Bhí cóireáil ghingibhítis ar siúl aige.
He was having treatment for gingivitis.
Is comhartha den ghingibhíteas é fuil ar an scuab.
Blood on the toothbrush is a sign of gingivitis.
Chuir an gingibhíteas pian i mo bhéal.
The gingivitis caused pain in my mouth.
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Gingivitis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gingivitis?
The Irish for gingivitis is gingibhíteas (pronounced “ging-ih-VEE-tyuss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce gingibhíteas in Irish?
Gingibhíteas is said like “ging-ih-VEE-tyuss” (IPA /ˈɟɪŋʲɟɪvʲiːtʲəs/).
Does gingibhíteas have a plural?
No plural form is given for gingibhíteas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gingibhíteas change to ghingibhíteas or ngingibhíteas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gingibhíteas becomes mo ghingibhíteas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngingibhíteas (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for gums, which gingivitis affects?
The gums are na drandail (singular drandal), and gingivitis can also be described as athlasadh na ndrandal.
