HeyRuaHow to say “infantile paralysis” in Irish
- Irish:
- naíphairilis
- English:
- infantile paralysis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “NEE-far-il-ish” /ˈn̠ʲiːˌfˠaɾʲəlʲɪʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- naíphairilise, na naíphairilise (e.g. vacsaín naíphairilise, polio vaccine)
What does “naíphairilis” mean?
- infantile paralysis
- A disease, also called polio, that mainly affects children and can cause paralysis of the muscles.Also: polio, poliomyelitis.
“Naíphairilis” with the article
Here is naíphairilis after the article (an t-alt).
an naíphairilis
the infantile paralysis
No change after an
“Naíphairilis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using naíphairilis, the Irish word for infantile paralysis.
Is galar tógálach í an naíphairilis.
Infantile paralysis is an infectious disease.
Bhuail naíphairilis é nuair a bhí sé óg.
He got polio when he was young.
Tugtar vacsaín naíphairilise do pháistí anois.
Children are now given polio vaccine.
Is annamh a fheictear an naíphairilis in Éirinn anois.
Polio is rarely seen in Ireland now.
Fágadh bacach í de bharr na naíphairilise.
She was left lame because of polio.
Bhí eagla ar dhaoine roimh an naíphairilis fadó.
People were afraid of polio long ago.
Tá feachtas ann chun deireadh a chur le naíphairilis.
There is a campaign to eradicate polio.
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Infantile paralysis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for infantile paralysis?
The Irish for infantile paralysis is naíphairilis (pronounced “NEE-far-il-ish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce naíphairilis in Irish?
Naíphairilis is said like “NEE-far-il-ish” (IPA /ˈn̠ʲiːˌfˠaɾʲəlʲɪʃ/).
Does naíphairilis have a plural?
No plural form is given for naíphairilis in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How does naíphairilis relate to pairilis?
Pairilis means paralysis in general; naíphairilis combines naí (infant) with it to mean infantile paralysis, polio. The medical term polaimiailíteas is also used.
