HeyRuaHow to say “mumps” in Irish
- Irish:
- leicneach
- English:
- mumps
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEK-nyukh” /ˈlʲɛcnʲəx/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- leicní, na leicní (e.g. vacsaín na leicní, mumps vaccine)
What does “leicneach” mean?
- mumps
- A contagious viral illness that causes painful swelling of the glands in the cheeks and jaw.Also: parotitis, swollen glands.
“Leicneach” with the article
Here is leicneach after the article (an t-alt).
an leicneach
the mumps
No change after an
“Leicneach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leicneach, the Irish word for mumps.
Tá an leicneach ar mo mhac.
My son has mumps.
Bhí leicneach orm nuair a bhí mé óg.
I had mumps when I was young.
Tá an leicneach ag dul timpeall na scoile.
Mumps is going around the school.
Fuair na páistí vacsaín in aghaidh na leicní.
The children got a vaccine against mumps.
Is galar tógálach í an leicneach.
Mumps is a contagious disease.
Tá a aghaidh ata leis an leicneach.
His face is swollen with mumps.
Bhí ráig leicní sa chathair anuraidh.
There was an outbreak of mumps in the city last year.
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Mumps in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mumps?
The Irish for mumps is leicneach (pronounced “LEK-nyukh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce leicneach in Irish?
Leicneach is said like “LEK-nyukh” (IPA /ˈlʲɛcnʲəx/).
Does leicneach have a plural?
No plural form is given for leicneach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do you say someone has mumps in Irish?
Use the preposition ar: 'Tá an leicneach air' means 'He has mumps'. The article is usually used with the disease name.
Is there another Irish word for mumps?
Yes, 'plucamas' is also used, especially in some dialects, but 'leicneach' is the standard term.
