HeyRuaHow to say “hemiplegia” in Irish
- Irish:
- heimipléige
- English:
- hemiplegia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “hem-i-PLAY-guh” /ˈhɛmʲɪˌpʲlʲeːɟə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- heimipléige, na heimipléige (e.g. cóireáil heimipléige, treatment of hemiplegia)
What does “heimipléige” mean?
- hemiplegia
- Paralysis of one side of the body, often caused by a stroke or brain injury.Also: one-sided paralysis, paralysis of one side.
“Heimipléige” with the article
Here is heimipléige after the article (an t-alt).
an heimipléige
the hemiplegia
No change after an
“Heimipléige” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using heimipléige, the Irish word for hemiplegia.
Is pairilis ar thaobh amháin den chorp í heimipléige.
Hemiplegia is paralysis on one side of the body.
Bhí heimipléige air tar éis an stróc.
He had hemiplegia after the stroke.
Tagann an heimipléige de bharr damáiste don inchinn.
Hemiplegia comes from damage to the brain.
Tá cóireáil heimipléige ag feabhsú i gcónaí.
Treatment of hemiplegia is always improving.
Rugadh an páiste le heimipléige.
The child was born with hemiplegia.
Labhair an dochtúir linn faoi chomharthaí na heimipléige.
The doctor spoke to us about the symptoms of hemiplegia.
Cabhraíonn fisiteiripe go mór le daoine a bhfuil heimipléige orthu.
Physiotherapy helps people with hemiplegia a great deal.
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Hemiplegia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hemiplegia?
The Irish for hemiplegia is heimipléige (pronounced “hem-i-PLAY-guh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce heimipléige in Irish?
Heimipléige is said like “hem-i-PLAY-guh” (IPA /ˈhɛmʲɪˌpʲlʲeːɟə/).
Does heimipléige have a plural?
No plural form is given for heimipléige in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How does 'heimipléige' differ from 'pairilis'?
'Pairilis' is the general word for paralysis, while 'heimipléige' is the medical term for paralysis of one side of the body only.
