HeyRuaHow to say “laryngitis” in Irish
- Irish:
- laraingíteas
- English:
- laryngitis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAR-ing-gee-tyas” /ˈl̪ˠaɾˠəŋʲɟiːtʲəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- laraingítis, an laraingítis (e.g. comharthaí an laraingítis, the symptoms of laryngitis)
What does “laraingíteas” mean?
- laryngitis
- An inflammation of the larynx that makes the throat sore and the voice hoarse or lost.Also: inflamed larynx, lost voice, hoarseness.
“Laraingíteas” with the article
Here is laraingíteas after the article (an t-alt).
an laraingíteas
the laryngitis
No change after an
“Laraingíteas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using laraingíteas, the Irish word for laryngitis.
Tá laraingíteas orm agus ní féidir liom labhairt.
I have laryngitis and I can't speak.
Bhí an laraingíteas ar an múinteoir ar feadh seachtaine.
The teacher had laryngitis for a week.
Is iad comharthaí laraingítis scornach thinn agus glór garbh.
The symptoms of laryngitis are a sore throat and a hoarse voice.
Dúirt an dochtúir gur laraingíteas a bhí uirthi.
The doctor said she had laryngitis.
Fuair an t-amhránaí laraingíteas roimh an gceolchoirm.
The singer got laryngitis before the concert.
Ní mhaireann an laraingíteas ach cúpla lá de ghnáth.
Laryngitis usually only lasts a few days.
Ól neart uisce má tá laraingíteas ort.
Drink plenty of water if you have laryngitis.
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Laryngitis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for laryngitis?
The Irish for laryngitis is laraingíteas (pronounced “LAR-ing-gee-tyas”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce laraingíteas in Irish?
Laraingíteas is said like “LAR-ing-gee-tyas” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaɾˠəŋʲɟiːtʲəsˠ/).
Does laraingíteas have a plural?
No plural form is given for laraingíteas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is there a more everyday Irish way to say you have lost your voice?
Yes, people often say 'tá piachán orm' (I am hoarse) or 'chaill mé mo ghlór' (I lost my voice); 'laraingíteas' is the medical term.
