HeyRuaHow to say “nausea” in Irish
- Irish:
- masmas
- English:
- nausea, disgust
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAS-muss” /ˈmˠasˠmˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- masmais, an mhasmais (e.g. tonn an mhasmais, the wave of nausea)
What does “masmas” mean?
“Masmas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- nausea
- The sick feeling in the stomach when you think you are going to vomit.Also: sickness, queasiness, feeling sick.
“Masmas” with the article
Here is masmas after the article (an t-alt).
“Masmas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using masmas, the Irish word for nausea.
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Nausea in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nausea?
The Irish for nausea is masmas (pronounced “MAS-muss”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean disgust.
How do you pronounce masmas in Irish?
Masmas is said like “MAS-muss” (IPA /ˈmˠasˠmˠəsˠ/).
Does masmas have a plural?
No plural form is given for masmas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does masmas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Masmas can mean nausea or disgust, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does masmas change to mhasmas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhasmas. After ár (our) it stays ár masmas, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'I feel sick' using masmas?
Use the preposition ar: 'Tá masmas orm' means 'I feel nauseous'. To say something causes it, use 'cuir masmas ar', as in 'Chuir sé masmas orm'.
What is the difference between masmas and déistin?
Masmas is mainly physical nausea, though it can mean disgust; déistin is chiefly disgust or revulsion at something.
