HeyRuaHow to say “lupus” in Irish
- Irish:
- lúpas
- English:
- lupus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOO-pus” /ˈl̪ˠuːpˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- lúpais, an lúpais (e.g. comharthaí lúpais, symptoms of lupus)
What does “lúpas” mean?
- lupus
- Lupus is a long-term disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own skin, joints or organs.Also: lupus erythematosus, autoimmune disease.
“Lúpas” with the article
Here is lúpas after the article (an t-alt).
an lúpas
the lupus
No change after an
“Lúpas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lúpas, the Irish word for lupus.
Is galar fadtéarmach é lúpas.
Lupus is a long-term disease.
Fuair mo dheirfiúr diagnóis lúpais anuraidh.
My sister was diagnosed with lupus last year.
Bíonn tuirse mhór ar dhaoine a bhfuil lúpas orthu.
People with lupus suffer from great tiredness.
Níl leigheas ar an lúpas go fóill.
There is no cure for lupus yet.
Is minic a bhíonn gríos ar an aghaidh le lúpas.
A rash on the face is common with lupus.
Tá taighde nua ar siúl ar chúiseanna an lúpais.
New research is being done on the causes of lupus.
Labhair an dochtúir liom faoi chóireáil lúpais.
The doctor spoke to me about lupus treatment.
Other nouns in Irish
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Lupus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lupus?
The Irish for lupus is lúpas (pronounced “LOO-pus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce lúpas in Irish?
Lúpas is said like “LOO-pus” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠuːpˠəsˠ/).
Does lúpas have a plural?
No plural form is given for lúpas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is 'lúpas' used for the wolf as in Latin 'lupus'?
No, 'lúpas' is only the medical term for the disease; a wolf is 'mac tíre' in Irish.
