HeyRuaHow to say “mastitis” in Irish
- Irish:
- maistíteas
- English:
- mastitis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MASH-tee-tyas” /ˈmaʃtʲiːtʲəs/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- maistítis, an mhaistítis (e.g. comharthaí maistítis, symptoms of mastitis)
What does “maistíteas” mean?
- mastitis
- An inflammation of the breast or of an animal's udder, often caused by infection.Also: breast inflammation, udder inflammation, garget.
“Maistíteas” with the article
Here is maistíteas after the article (an t-alt).
an maistíteas
the mastitis
No change after an
“Maistíteas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using maistíteas, the Irish word for mastitis.
Tá maistíteas ar an mbó sin.
That cow has mastitis.
Is ionfhabhtú sa chíoch é maistíteas.
Mastitis is an infection in the breast.
Bhí an maistíteas uirthi tar éis an linbh a bheith aici.
She had mastitis after having the baby.
Thug an dochtúir antaibheathach di le haghaidh maistítis.
The doctor gave her an antibiotic for mastitis.
Cailleann feirmeoirí airgead mar gheall ar mhaistíteas.
Farmers lose money because of mastitis.
Is féidir maistíteas a chosc le sláinteachas maith.
Mastitis can be prevented with good hygiene.
Bhí pian mhór ag baint leis an maistíteas.
The mastitis was very painful.
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Mastitis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mastitis?
The Irish for mastitis is maistíteas (pronounced “MASH-tee-tyas”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce maistíteas in Irish?
Maistíteas is said like “MASH-tee-tyas” (IPA /ˈmaʃtʲiːtʲəs/).
Does maistíteas have a plural?
No plural form is given for maistíteas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does maistíteas change to mhaistíteas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhaistíteas. After ár (our) it stays ár maistíteas, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is 'maistíteas' used for both people and cattle?
Yes, maistíteas covers inflammation of a woman's breast and of a cow's udder (úth).
