HeyRuaHow to say “hypnosis” in Irish
- Irish:
- hiopnóis
- English:
- hypnosis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HIP-noh-ish” /ˈhʲɪpˌn̪ˠoːʃ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- hiopnóisí (hypnoses)
- Genitive singular:
- hiopnóise, na hiopnóise (e.g. cumhacht na hiopnóise, the power of hypnosis)
- Genitive plural:
- hiopnóisí, na hiopnóisí (e.g. seisiúin na hiopnóisí, the hypnosis sessions)
What does “hiopnóis” mean?
- hypnosis
- A sleep-like state in which a person responds very readily to suggestions from someone else.Also: hypnotism, trance, hypnotic state.
“Hiopnóis” with the article
The plural of hypnosis in Irish is hiopnóisí. Here is hiopnóis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an hiopnóis
the hypnosis
No change after an
na hiopnóisí
the hypnoses
Plural: no change after na
“Hiopnóis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using hiopnóis, the Irish word for hypnosis.
Ní chreideann sé in hiopnóis ar chor ar bith.
He doesn't believe in hypnosis at all.
Chuir an dochtúir faoi hiopnóis í.
The doctor put her under hypnosis.
Bhí sé faoi hiopnóis ar feadh uair an chloig.
He was under hypnosis for an hour.
Úsáidtear an hiopnóis chun pian a mhaolú.
Hypnosis is used to ease pain.
Léigh mé leabhar faoi stair na hiopnóise.
I read a book about the history of hypnosis.
D'éirigh sí as tobac a chaitheamh le cabhair hiopnóise.
She gave up smoking with the help of hypnosis.
Rinne sé roinnt hiopnóisí ar an stáitse anocht.
He performed several hypnoses on stage tonight.
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Hypnosis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hypnosis?
The Irish for hypnosis is hiopnóis (pronounced “HIP-noh-ish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is hiopnóisí.
How do you pronounce hiopnóis in Irish?
Hiopnóis is said like “HIP-noh-ish” (IPA /ˈhʲɪpˌn̪ˠoːʃ/).
What is the plural of hypnosis in Irish?
The plural of hiopnóis is hiopnóisí; with the article, na hiopnóisí means “the hypnoses”. The genitive plural is hiopnóisí, as in seisiúin na hiopnóisí (the hypnosis sessions).
How do I say someone is under hypnosis?
Use 'faoi hiopnóis', for example 'Bhí sí faoi hiopnóis', she was under hypnosis.
