HeyRuaHow to say “nephritis” in Irish
- Irish:
- neifríteas
- English:
- nephritis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “nef-REE-tyas” /nʲɛˈfʲɾʲiːtʲəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- neifrítis, an neifrítis (e.g. comharthaí neifrítis, symptoms of nephritis)
What does “neifríteas” mean?
- nephritis
- Nephritis is an inflammation of the kidneys.Also: kidney inflammation, inflammation of the kidneys, bright's disease.
“Neifríteas” with the article
Here is neifríteas after the article (an t-alt).
an neifríteas
the nephritis
No change after an
“Neifríteas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neifríteas, the Irish word for nephritis.
Is athlasadh na nduán é neifríteas.
Nephritis is an inflammation of the kidneys.
Fuair an dochtúir amach go raibh neifríteas air.
The doctor found that he had nephritis.
Tá an neifríteas ag cur as go mór di.
The nephritis is troubling her a lot.
Bhí sé san ospidéal mar gheall ar neifríteas.
He was in hospital because of nephritis.
Tá cóireáil neifrítis ag éirí níos fearr.
Treatment of nephritis is getting better.
Is féidir le hionfhabhtú neifríteas a chur ar dhuine.
An infection can give a person nephritis.
Níor aithin siad comharthaí an neifrítis in am.
They did not recognise the signs of the nephritis in time.
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Nephritis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nephritis?
The Irish for nephritis is neifríteas (pronounced “nef-REE-tyas”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce neifríteas in Irish?
Neifríteas is said like “nef-REE-tyas” (IPA /nʲɛˈfʲɾʲiːtʲəsˠ/).
Does neifríteas have a plural?
No plural form is given for neifríteas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the everyday Irish word for kidney, related to neifríteas?
The kidney is 'duán', so nephritis can also be described as 'athlasadh na nduán', inflammation of the kidneys.
