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Lumbago in Irish (Lumbágó): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for lumbago is lumbágó, a masculine noun.
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How to say “lumbago” in Irish

Irish:
lumbágó
English:
lumbago
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“LUM-baw-goh”  /ˈl̪ˠʊmˠbˠaːɡoː/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
lumbágó, an lumbágó (e.g. pian an lumbágó, the pain of lumbago)

What does “lumbágó” mean?

lumbago
Pain in the lower back, usually caused by strained muscles.Also: lower back pain, backache, bad back.

“Lumbágó” with the article

Here is lumbágó after the article (an t-alt).

an lumbágó
the lumbago
No change after an

“Lumbágó” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using lumbágó, the Irish word for lumbago.

Tá lumbágó orm le seachtain.
I've had lumbago for a week.
Bhuail an lumbágó é agus é ag tochailt.
Lumbago struck him while he was digging.
Ní féidir liom cromadh leis an lumbágó seo.
I can't bend down with this lumbago.
Thug an dochtúir leigheas dom don lumbágó.
The doctor gave me a remedy for the lumbago.
Bíonn lumbágó ar m'athair sa gheimhreadh.
My father gets lumbago in the winter.
Cuireann obair throm lumbágó ar dhaoine.
Heavy work gives people lumbago.
Tá sí ag fulaingt le hionsaí lumbágó.
She is suffering from an attack of lumbago.

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Lumbago in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for lumbago?

The Irish for lumbago is lumbágó (pronounced “LUM-baw-goh”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce lumbágó in Irish?

Lumbágó is said like “LUM-baw-goh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠʊmˠbˠaːɡoː/).

Does lumbágó have a plural?

No plural form is given for lumbágó in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

How do I say I have lumbago in Irish?

Use 'ar' with the person: 'Tá lumbágó orm' means 'I have lumbago', just as with other ailments like 'Tá slaghdán orm'.

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