HeyRuaHow to say “herpes” in Irish
- Irish:
- heirpéas
- English:
- herpes
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “HER-pays” /ˈhɛɾʲpʲeːsˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- heirpéis (herpes)
- Genitive singular:
- heirpéis, an heirpéis (e.g. víreas an heirpéis, the herpes virus)
- Genitive plural:
- heirpéas, na heirpéas (e.g. cineálacha na heirpéas, the types of herpes)
What does “heirpéas” mean?
- herpes
- A viral infection that causes painful blisters on the skin or mucous membranes, such as cold sores.Also: cold sore, herpes simplex, viral infection.
“Heirpéas” with the article
The plural of herpes in Irish is heirpéis. Here is heirpéas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an heirpéas
the herpes
No change after an
na heirpéis
the herpes
Plural: no change after na
“Heirpéas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using heirpéas, the Irish word for herpes.
Is víreas é heirpéas.
Herpes is a virus.
Tá heirpéas ar a liopa aige.
He has herpes on his lip.
Níl leigheas iomlán ar an heirpéas.
There is no complete cure for herpes.
Chonaic an dochtúir comharthaí an heirpéis.
The doctor saw the symptoms of herpes.
Scaipeann an heirpéas trí theagmháil chraicinn.
Herpes spreads through skin contact.
Tá cógas ann a mhaolaíonn an heirpéas.
There is medicine that eases herpes.
Bíonn spuaiceanna pianmhara i gceist le heirpéas.
Herpes involves painful blisters.
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Herpes in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for herpes?
The Irish for herpes is heirpéas (pronounced “HER-pays”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is heirpéis.
How do you pronounce heirpéas in Irish?
Heirpéas is said like “HER-pays” (IPA /ˈhɛɾʲpʲeːsˠ/).
What is the plural of herpes in Irish?
The plural of heirpéas is heirpéis; with the article, na heirpéis means “the herpes”. The genitive plural is heirpéas, as in cineálacha na heirpéas (the types of herpes).
What is the everyday word for a cold sore in Irish?
A cold sore is often called 'cneá fuachta' or 'spuaic fuachta', while 'heirpéas' is the medical term for the virus and infection.
