HeyRuaHow to say “morphine” in Irish
- Irish:
- moirfín
- English:
- morphine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MOR-feen” /ˈmˠoɾʲfʲiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- moirfín, an mhoirfín (e.g. dáileog moirfín, a dose of morphine)
What does “moirfín” mean?
- morphine
- A strong drug made from opium, used in medicine to relieve severe pain.Also: morphia, painkiller.
“Moirfín” with the article
Here is moirfín after the article (an t-alt).
an moirfín
the morphine
No change after an
“Moirfín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using moirfín, the Irish word for morphine.
Tugadh moirfín dó san ospidéal.
He was given morphine in the hospital.
Maolaíonn an moirfín an phian go tapa.
The morphine eases the pain quickly.
Bhí sí faoi thionchar moirfín ar feadh an lae.
She was under the influence of morphine all day.
Ní féidir moirfín a cheannach gan oideas.
You cannot buy morphine without a prescription.
Tá andúil sa mhoirfín an-chontúirteach.
Addiction to morphine is very dangerous.
D'iarr an dochtúir tuilleadh moirfín don othar.
The doctor asked for more morphine for the patient.
Is druga láidir é moirfín.
Morphine is a strong drug.
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Morphine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for morphine?
The Irish for morphine is moirfín (pronounced “MOR-feen”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce moirfín in Irish?
Moirfín is said like “MOR-feen” (IPA /ˈmˠoɾʲfʲiːnʲ/).
Does moirfín have a plural?
No plural form is given for moirfín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does moirfín change to mhoirfín?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhoirfín. After ár (our) it stays ár moirfín, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the Irish word for opium, from which moirfín is made?
Opium is 'codlaidín' in Irish; 'moirfín' is the drug derived from it.
