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Hypoglycaemia in Irish (Hipiglicéime): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for hypoglycaemia is hipiglicéime, a feminine noun.
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How to say “hypoglycaemia” in Irish

Irish:
hipiglicéime
English:
hypoglycaemia
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“HIP-ih-glih-kay-meh”  /ˈhʲɪpʲɪɡʲlʲɪceːmʲə/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
hipiglicéime, na hipiglicéime (e.g. comharthaí na hipiglicéime, symptoms of hypoglycaemia)

What does “hipiglicéime” mean?

hypoglycaemia
A medical condition in which the level of sugar in the blood is abnormally low.Also: hypoglycemia, low blood sugar, hypo.

“Hipiglicéime” with the article

Here is hipiglicéime after the article (an t-alt).

an hipiglicéime
the hypoglycaemia
No change after an

“Hipiglicéime” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using hipiglicéime, the Irish word for hypoglycaemia.

Is éard is hipiglicéime ann ná siúcra íseal san fhuil.
Hypoglycaemia means low sugar in the blood.
Bhí an hipiglicéime air tar éis an chluiche.
He had hypoglycaemia after the match.
Is féidir le hipiglicéime tarlú do dhaoine le diaibéiteas.
Hypoglycaemia can happen to people with diabetes.
D'aithin an dochtúir comharthaí na hipiglicéime láithreach.
The doctor recognised the signs of hypoglycaemia straight away.
Ith rud milis má bhraitheann tú hipiglicéime ag teacht.
Eat something sweet if you feel a hypo coming on.
Tá cóireáil na hipiglicéime simplí go leor.
The treatment of hypoglycaemia is fairly simple.
Thit sí i laige de bharr hipiglicéime.
She fainted because of hypoglycaemia.

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Hypoglycaemia in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for hypoglycaemia?

The Irish for hypoglycaemia is hipiglicéime (pronounced “HIP-ih-glih-kay-meh”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce hipiglicéime in Irish?

Hipiglicéime is said like “HIP-ih-glih-kay-meh” (IPA /ˈhʲɪpʲɪɡʲlʲɪceːmʲə/).

Does hipiglicéime have a plural?

No plural form is given for hipiglicéime in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

What is the opposite of hipiglicéime?

The opposite, high blood sugar, is hipearglicéime. Both are often discussed in connection with diaibéiteas.

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