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Haemophilia in Irish (Haemaifilia): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for haemophilia is haemaifilia, a feminine noun.
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How to say “haemophilia” in Irish

Irish:
haemaifilia
English:
haemophilia
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“HAY-muh-fil-yuh”  /ˈheːməˌfʲɪlʲə/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
haemaifilia, na haemaifilia (e.g. cóireáil haemaifilia, treatment of haemophilia)

What does “haemaifilia” mean?

haemophilia
An inherited condition in which the blood does not clot properly, so that a person bleeds for a long time after an injury.Also: hemophilia, bleeding disorder.

“Haemaifilia” with the article

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

an haemaifilia
the haemophilia
No change after an

“Haemaifilia” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using haemaifilia, the Irish word for haemophilia.

Tá haemaifilia ar a mhac.
His son has haemophilia.
Is galar oidhreachtúil í an haemaifilia.
Haemophilia is a hereditary disease.
Bíonn daoine le haemaifilia i mbaol fuilithe.
People with haemophilia are at risk of bleeding.
Fuair sé cóireáil haemaifilia san ospidéal.
He got haemophilia treatment in the hospital.
Is minic a bhíonn an haemaifilia ar fhir.
Haemophilia often affects men.
Labhair an dochtúir linn faoi haemaifilia.
The doctor spoke to us about haemophilia.
Tá cumann ann do dhaoine a bhfuil haemaifilia orthu.
There is a society for people who have haemophilia.

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Haemophilia in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for haemophilia?

The Irish for haemophilia is haemaifilia (pronounced “HAY-muh-fil-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce haemaifilia in Irish?

Haemaifilia is said like “HAY-muh-fil-yuh” (IPA /ˈheːməˌfʲɪlʲə/).

Does haemaifilia have a plural?

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

How do you say someone has haemophilia in Irish?

Use the preposition 'ar', as with most illnesses: 'Tá haemaifilia air', he has haemophilia.

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