HeyRuaHow to say “indigestion” in Irish
- Irish:
- mídhíleá
- English:
- indigestion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-yee-law” /ˈmʲiːˌjiːlʲaː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- mídhíleá, an mhídhíleá (e.g. leigheas mídhíleá, a cure for indigestion)
What does “mídhíleá” mean?
- indigestion
- Discomfort or pain in the stomach caused by difficulty in digesting food.Also: dyspepsia, upset stomach, heartburn.
“Mídhíleá” with the article
Here is mídhíleá after the article (an t-alt).
an mídhíleá
the indigestion
No change after an
“Mídhíleá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using mídhíleá, the Irish word for indigestion.
Tá mídhíleá orm tar éis an dinnéir.
I have indigestion after the dinner.
Tugann bia saillte mídhíleá dom.
Fatty food gives me indigestion.
Ghlac sé piolla in aghaidh mídhíleá.
He took a pill for indigestion.
Bhí an mídhíleá go dona aréir.
The indigestion was bad last night.
Ná hith chomh tapa sin nó beidh mídhíleá ort.
Don't eat so fast or you'll get indigestion.
Bíonn mídhíleá ar mo mháthair go minic.
My mother often suffers from indigestion.
Is iad comharthaí an mhídhíleá pian agus séideadh.
The symptoms of indigestion are pain and bloating.
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Indigestion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for indigestion?
The Irish for indigestion is mídhíleá (pronounced “MEE-yee-law”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce mídhíleá in Irish?
Mídhíleá is said like “MEE-yee-law” (IPA /ˈmʲiːˌjiːlʲaː/).
Does mídhíleá have a plural?
No plural form is given for mídhíleá in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does mídhíleá change to mhídhíleá?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhídhíleá. After ár (our) it stays ár mídhíleá, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do you say 'I have indigestion' in Irish?
Use the preposition 'ar': 'Tá mídhíleá orm'.
What is the word made from?
It is 'mí-' (bad, mis-) plus 'díleá' (digestion), so literally 'bad digestion'.
