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Hypothermia in Irish (Hipiteirme): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for hypothermia is hipiteirme, a feminine noun.
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How to say “hypothermia” in Irish

Irish:
hipiteirme
English:
hypothermia
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“hip-ih-TER-im-uh”  /ˈhʲɪpʲɪtʲɛɾʲəmʲə/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
hipiteirme, na hipiteirme (e.g. comharthaí na hipiteirme, symptoms of hypothermia)

What does “hipiteirme” mean?

hypothermia
A dangerous medical condition in which the body temperature falls far below normal.Also: low body temperature, exposure.

“Hipiteirme” with the article

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

an hipiteirme
the hypothermia
No change after an

“Hipiteirme” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using hipiteirme, the Irish word for hypothermia.

Bhí hipiteirme air nuair a tharraing siad as an uisce é.
He had hypothermia when they pulled him out of the water.
Is féidir le hipiteirme duine a mharú go tapa.
Hypothermia can kill a person quickly.
Tá an seanfhear san ospidéal le hipiteirme.
The old man is in hospital with hypothermia.
Caith éadaí teo chun an hipiteirme a sheachaint.
Wear warm clothes to avoid hypothermia.
Ba chóir comharthaí na hipiteirme a aithint go luath.
The signs of hypothermia should be recognised early.
Tá baol hipiteirme ann sa sliabh sa gheimhreadh.
There is a risk of hypothermia on the mountain in winter.
Fuair an dreapadóir bás den hipiteirme.
The climber died of hypothermia.

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Hypothermia in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for hypothermia?

The Irish for hypothermia is hipiteirme (pronounced “hip-ih-TER-im-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce hipiteirme in Irish?

Hipiteirme is said like “hip-ih-TER-im-uh” (IPA /ˈhʲɪpʲɪtʲɛɾʲəmʲə/).

Does hipiteirme have a plural?

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

How do I say someone has hypothermia in Irish?

Use 'ar': 'Tá hipiteirme air' means 'He has hypothermia', just as with other conditions like 'Tá slaghdán orm'.

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