HeyRuaHow to say “ill health” in Irish
- Irish:
- díshláinte
- English:
- ill health
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-hlawn-chuh” /ˈdʲiːˌhl̪ˠaːn̠ʲtʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- díshláinte, na díshláinte (e.g. cúis na díshláinte, the cause of the ill health)
What does “díshláinte” mean?
- ill health
- A state of poor health or sickness, especially over a period of time.Also: poor health, unhealthiness, sickness, infirmity.
Other Irish words for ill health: easláinte (ill health)
“Díshláinte” with the article
Here is díshláinte after the article (an t-alt).
“Díshláinte” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using díshláinte, the Irish word for ill health.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ill health in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ill health?
The Irish for ill health is díshláinte (pronounced “DEE-hlawn-chuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce díshláinte in Irish?
Díshláinte is said like “DEE-hlawn-chuh” (IPA /ˈdʲiːˌhl̪ˠaːn̠ʲtʲə/).
Does díshláinte have a plural?
No plural form is given for díshláinte in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does díshláinte change to dhíshláinte or ndíshláinte?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díshláinte becomes mo dhíshláinte (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíshláinte (eclipsis).
What is the difference between díshláinte and easláinte?
Both mean ill health; easláinte is the more common word in everyday speech, while díshláinte is formed from the prefix dí- (lack of) plus sláinte.
