HeyRuaHow to say “leukaemia” in Irish
- Irish:
- leoicéime
- English:
- leukaemia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LYOH-kay-myuh” /ˈlʲoːkʲeːmʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- leoicéime, na leoicéime (e.g. cóireáil leoicéime, treatment for leukaemia)
What does “leoicéime” mean?
- leukaemia
- A cancer of the blood in which the body makes too many abnormal white blood cells.Also: leukemia, blood cancer.
“Leoicéime” with the article
Here is leoicéime after the article (an t-alt).
an leoicéime
the leukaemia
No change after an
“Leoicéime” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leoicéime, the Irish word for leukaemia.
Tá leoicéime ar a dheartháir óg.
His young brother has leukaemia.
Is ailse fola í an leoicéime.
Leukaemia is a blood cancer.
Fuair sí bás den leoicéime anuraidh.
She died of leukaemia last year.
Tá taighde ar siúl ar chúiseanna na leoicéime.
Research is being done on the causes of leukaemia.
Bhí sé san ospidéal mar gheall ar leoicéime.
He was in hospital because of leukaemia.
Tháinig sí slán ón leoicéime, buíochas le Dia.
She recovered from leukaemia, thank God.
Bailíodh airgead do pháistí a bhfuil leoicéime orthu.
Money was collected for children with leukaemia.
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Leukaemia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for leukaemia?
The Irish for leukaemia is leoicéime (pronounced “LYOH-kay-myuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce leoicéime in Irish?
Leoicéime is said like “LYOH-kay-myuh” (IPA /ˈlʲoːkʲeːmʲə/).
Does leoicéime have a plural?
No plural form is given for leoicéime in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do you say someone has leukaemia in Irish?
Use the pattern for illnesses with 'ar': 'Tá leoicéime air' means he has leukaemia.
