HeyRuaHow to say “intensive care” in Irish
- Irish:
- dianchúram
- English:
- intensive care
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-un-khoo-rum” /ˈdʲiənˌxuːɾˠəmˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dianchúraim, an dianchúraim (e.g. aonad dianchúraim, intensive care unit)
What does “dianchúram” mean?
- intensive care
- Very close and constant medical treatment given in hospital to patients who are seriously ill.Also: intensive care unit, icu, critical care.
“Dianchúram” with the article
Here is dianchúram after the article (an t-alt).
“Dianchúram” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dianchúram, the Irish word for intensive care.
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Intensive care in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for intensive care?
The Irish for intensive care is dianchúram (pronounced “DEE-un-khoo-rum”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce dianchúram in Irish?
Dianchúram is said like “DEE-un-khoo-rum” (IPA /ˈdʲiənˌxuːɾˠəmˠ/).
Does dianchúram have a plural?
No plural form is given for dianchúram in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dianchúram change to dhianchúram or ndianchúram?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dianchúram becomes mo dhianchúram (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndianchúram (eclipsis).
How is 'dianchúram' built?
It combines the prefix 'dian' (intense) with 'cúram' (care), and the prefix lenites the c, giving 'dianchúram'.
How do I say someone is in intensive care?
Say 'Tá sé i ndianchúram' or 'Tá sé san aonad dianchúraim'.
