HeyRuaHow to say “gout” in Irish
- Irish:
- gúta
- English:
- gout
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GOO-tuh” /ˈɡuːt̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- gútaí (gouts)
- Genitive singular:
- gúta, an ghúta (e.g. pian an ghúta, the pain of gout)
- Genitive plural:
- gútaí, na ngútaí (e.g. pian na ngútaí, the pain of gout attacks)
What does “gúta” mean?
- gout
- A painful disease that causes swelling of the joints, especially in the big toe.Also: podagra, joint disease.
“Gúta” with the article
The plural of gout in Irish is gútaí. Here is gúta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an gúta
the gout
No change after an
na gútaí
the gouts
Plural: no change after na
“Gúta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gúta, the Irish word for gout.
Tá gúta ar m'athair le blianta.
My father has had gout for years.
Bhí an gúta ag cur as dó arís inné.
The gout was bothering him again yesterday.
Is minic a bhíonn pian an ghúta sa ladhar mhór.
The pain of gout is often in the big toe.
Dúirt an dochtúir gur gúta a bhí air.
The doctor said he had gout.
Bíonn baint ag an ól le gúta.
Drinking is linked to gout.
Tá cógas nua ann i gcoinne an ghúta.
There is a new medicine for gout.
Ní féidir leis siúl leis an ngúta.
He can't walk because of the gout.
Other nouns in Irish
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Gout in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gout?
The Irish for gout is gúta (pronounced “GOO-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gútaí.
How do you pronounce gúta in Irish?
Gúta is said like “GOO-tuh” (IPA /ˈɡuːt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of gout in Irish?
The plural of gúta is gútaí; with the article, na gútaí means “the gouts”. The genitive plural is gútaí, as in pian na ngútaí (the pain of gout attacks).
Why does gúta change to ghúta or ngúta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gúta becomes mo ghúta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngúta (eclipsis).
How do you say someone has gout in Irish?
Use the preposition ar: 'Tá gúta air' means 'He has gout'.
