HeyRuaHow to say “hydrocephalus” in Irish
- Irish:
- hidriceifileas
- English:
- hydrocephalus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “hid-ri-KEF-il-is” /ˌhʲɪdʲɾʲəˈcɛfʲɪlʲəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- hidriceifilis, an hidriceifilis (e.g. cóireáil an hidriceifilis, the treatment of hydrocephalus)
What does “hidriceifileas” mean?
- hydrocephalus
- A medical condition in which fluid builds up in the brain, often causing the head to swell.Also: water on the brain, hydrocephaly.
“Hidriceifileas” with the article
Here is hidriceifileas after the article (an t-alt).
an hidriceifileas
the hydrocephalus
No change after an
“Hidriceifileas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using hidriceifileas, the Irish word for hydrocephalus.
Is riocht leighis é hidriceifileas.
Hydrocephalus is a medical condition.
Bíonn an hidriceifileas ar leanaí áirithe ó bhreith.
Some children have hydrocephalus from birth.
Rinne an dochtúir diagnóis hidriceifilis air.
The doctor diagnosed him with hydrocephalus.
Tá hidriceifileas ar a mac óg.
Her young son has hydrocephalus.
Cuireann hidriceifileas brú ar an inchinn.
Hydrocephalus puts pressure on the brain.
Is féidir an hidriceifileas a chóireáil le máinlia.
Hydrocephalus can be treated by a surgeon.
Léigh mé alt faoi chúiseanna hidriceifilis.
I read an article about the causes of hydrocephalus.
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Hydrocephalus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hydrocephalus?
The Irish for hydrocephalus is hidriceifileas (pronounced “hid-ri-KEF-il-is”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce hidriceifileas in Irish?
Hidriceifileas is said like “hid-ri-KEF-il-is” (IPA /ˌhʲɪdʲɾʲəˈcɛfʲɪlʲəsˠ/).
Does hidriceifileas have a plural?
No plural form is given for hidriceifileas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is there an everyday Irish expression for hidriceifileas?
Hidriceifileas is the technical term; in plain speech it can be described as uisce ar an inchinn, meaning water on the brain.
