HeyRuaHow to say “ill health” in Irish
- Irish:
- easláinte
- English:
- ill health
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ASS-law-in-tyuh” /ˈasˌlˠɑːn̠ʲtʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- easláinte, na heasláinte (e.g. cúrsaí easláinte, matters of ill health)
What does “easláinte” mean?
- ill health
- The state of being unwell or in poor health, especially over a period of time.Also: illness, sickness, poor health, infirmity.
“Easláinte” with the article
Here is easláinte after the article (an t-alt).
an easláinte
the ill health
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Easláinte” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using easláinte, the Irish word for ill health.
Bhí easláinte air le blianta fada.
He suffered from ill health for many years.
D'éirigh sí as a post de bharr easláinte.
She retired from her job because of ill health.
Tá an easláinte ag cur isteach go mór air.
Ill health is really getting him down.
Fuair sé pinsean easláinte ón stát.
He got an invalidity pension from the state.
Ní raibh mé ar scoil mar gheall ar m'easláinte.
I wasn't at school because of my ill health.
Is cúis mhór easláinte é an tobac.
Tobacco is a major cause of ill health.
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Ill health in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ill health?
The Irish for ill health is easláinte (pronounced “ASS-law-in-tyuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce easláinte in Irish?
Easláinte is said like “ASS-law-in-tyuh” (IPA /ˈasˌlˠɑːn̠ʲtʲə/).
Does easláinte have a plural?
No plural form is given for easláinte in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does easláinte sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an easláinte (the ill health), a heasláinte (her ill health), a n-easláinte (their ill health).
How is 'easláinte' different from 'tinneas'?
'Easláinte' means ill health in general, often long-term, while 'tinneas' is a sickness or pain, e.g. 'tinneas cinn' (headache).
