HeyRuaHow to say “jaundice” in Irish
- Irish:
- buíochán
- English:
- jaundice, yolk
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BWEE-uh-khawn” /ˈbˠiːxaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- buíocháin (jaundices)
- Genitive singular:
- buíocháin, an bhuíocháin (e.g. comharthaí an bhuíocháin, symptoms of jaundice)
- Genitive plural:
- buíochán, na mbuíochán (e.g. comharthaí na mbuíochán, the symptoms of the jaundices)
What does “buíochán” mean?
“Buíochán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- jaundice
- A medical condition in which the skin and the whites of the eyes turn yellow, usually because of a liver problem.Also: yellow jaundice, icterus.
1 other meaning: yolk
- 2yolk
- The yellow part of an egg (buíochán uibhe).Also: egg yolk.
“Buíochán” with the article
The plural of jaundice in Irish is buíocháin. Here is buíochán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buíochán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buíochán, the Irish word for jaundice.
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Jaundice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jaundice?
The Irish for jaundice is buíochán (pronounced “BWEE-uh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buíocháin. Depending on context it can also mean yolk.
How do you pronounce buíochán in Irish?
Buíochán is said like “BWEE-uh-khawn” (IPA /ˈbˠiːxaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of jaundice in Irish?
The plural of buíochán is buíocháin; with the article, na buíocháin means “the jaundices”. The genitive plural is buíochán, as in comharthaí na mbuíochán (the symptoms of the jaundices).
Does buíochán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Buíochán can mean jaundice or yolk, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does buíochán change to bhuíochán or mbuíochán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buíochán becomes mo bhuíochán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuíochán (eclipsis).
How do you say someone has jaundice in Irish?
Use 'ar': tá an buíochán air means he has jaundice.
Is buíochán related to buíochas (thanks)?
No, buíochán comes from buí (yellow), while buíochas means gratitude; they only look similar.
