HeyRuaHow to say “hypertension” in Irish
- Irish:
- hipirtheannas
- English:
- hypertension
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HIP-ir-hyan-uss” /ˈhʲɪpʲəɾʲˌhʲan̪ˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- hipirtheannais, an hipirtheannais (e.g. cóireáil hipirtheannais, treatment of hypertension)
What does “hipirtheannas” mean?
- hypertension
- A medical condition in which a person's blood pressure is higher than normal.Also: high blood pressure.
“Hipirtheannas” with the article
Here is hipirtheannas after the article (an t-alt).
an hipirtheannas
the hypertension
No change after an
“Hipirtheannas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using hipirtheannas, the Irish word for hypertension.
Tá hipirtheannas ar m'athair le blianta.
My father has had hypertension for years.
Is féidir le strus hipirtheannas a chur ort.
Stress can give you hypertension.
Thug an dochtúir táibléid dom don hipirtheannas.
The doctor gave me tablets for the hypertension.
Is iomaí duine a bhfuil hipirtheannas air gan fhios dó.
Many people have hypertension without knowing it.
Tá comharthaí an hipirtheannais deacair a aithint.
The symptoms of hypertension are hard to recognise.
Laghdaíonn aclaíocht an baol hipirtheannais.
Exercise reduces the risk of hypertension.
Bíonn salann ina chúis le hipirtheannas uaireanta.
Salt is sometimes a cause of hypertension.
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Hypertension in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hypertension?
The Irish for hypertension is hipirtheannas (pronounced “HIP-ir-hyan-uss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce hipirtheannas in Irish?
Hipirtheannas is said like “HIP-ir-hyan-uss” (IPA /ˈhʲɪpʲəɾʲˌhʲan̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does hipirtheannas have a plural?
No plural form is given for hipirtheannas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is there an everyday way to say hypertension in Irish?
Yes, people often say 'brú fola ard' (high blood pressure) instead of the technical term 'hipirtheannas'.
