HeyRuaHow to say “nausea” in Irish
- Irish:
- múisc
- English:
- nausea, vomit, loathing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “moosh-k” /mˠuːʃc/
- Genitive singular:
- múisce, na múisce (e.g. tonn na múisce, the wave of nausea)
What does “múisc” mean?
“Múisc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- nausea
- A sick feeling in the stomach, as if you are going to vomit.Also: sickness, queasiness, retching.
“Múisc” with the article
Here is múisc after the article (an t-alt).
“Múisc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using múisc, 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 múisc (pronounced “moosh-k”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean vomit or loathing.
How do you pronounce múisc in Irish?
Múisc is said like “moosh-k” (IPA /mˠuːʃc/).
Does múisc have a plural?
No plural form is given for múisc in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does múisc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Múisc can mean nausea, vomit or loathing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does múisc change to mhúisc?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhúisc. After ár (our) it stays ár múisc, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'I feel sick' using múisc?
Say 'Tá múisc orm', literally 'nausea is on me'; 'Chuir sé múisc orm' means 'It made me feel sick' or 'It disgusted me'.
