HeyRuaHow to say “mumps” in Irish
- Irish:
- plucamas
- English:
- mumps
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLUK-uh-mus” /ˈplˠʊkəməsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- plucamais, an phlucamais (e.g. vacsaín an phlucamais, the mumps vaccine)
What does “plucamas” mean?
- mumps
- A contagious viral illness that causes painful swelling of the glands in the cheeks and neck.Also: parotitis, swollen glands.
“Plucamas” with the article
Here is plucamas after the article (an t-alt).
“Plucamas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using plucamas, the Irish word for mumps.
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Mumps in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mumps?
The Irish for mumps is plucamas (pronounced “PLUK-uh-mus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce plucamas in Irish?
Plucamas is said like “PLUK-uh-mus” (IPA /ˈplˠʊkəməsˠ/).
Does plucamas have a plural?
No plural form is given for plucamas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does plucamas change to phlucamas or bplucamas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) plucamas becomes mo phlucamas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplucamas (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for mumps?
Yes, 'leicneach' is also widely used for mumps, alongside 'plucamas'; both relate to swollen cheeks (pluc, leiceann).
How do you say someone has mumps?
Use 'ar': 'Tá an plucamas air', literally 'the mumps is on him'.
