HeyRuaHow to say “neuralgia” in Irish
- Irish:
- néarailge
- English:
- neuralgia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NAYR-al-ig-uh” /ˈnʲeːɾˠəlʲəgʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- néarailge, na néarailge (e.g. pian na néarailge, the pain of neuralgia)
What does “néarailge” mean?
- neuralgia
- A sharp, often recurring pain that runs along a nerve, especially in the face or head.Also: nerve pain, neuralgic pain.
“Néarailge” with the article
Here is néarailge after the article (an t-alt).
an néarailge
the neuralgia
No change after an
“Néarailge” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using néarailge, the Irish word for neuralgia.
Tá néarailge orm ó mhaidin.
I've had neuralgia since this morning.
Is pian ghéar í an néarailge.
Neuralgia is a sharp pain.
Thug an dochtúir leigheas dom don néarailge.
The doctor gave me a treatment for the neuralgia.
Bíonn néarailge ar m'aintín sa gheimhreadh.
My aunt gets neuralgia in winter.
Bhí sí ag fulaingt le néarailge san aghaidh.
She was suffering from neuralgia in her face.
Cad is cúis leis an néarailge seo?
What causes this neuralgia?
Tá táibléid agam in aghaidh na néarailge.
I have tablets for the neuralgia.
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Neuralgia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for neuralgia?
The Irish for neuralgia is néarailge (pronounced “NAYR-al-ig-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce néarailge in Irish?
Néarailge is said like “NAYR-al-ig-uh” (IPA /ˈnʲeːɾˠəlʲəgʲə/).
Does néarailge have a plural?
No plural form is given for néarailge in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say someone has neuralgia?
Use the pattern 'tá ... ar': 'Tá néarailge air' means 'He has neuralgia'.
Is 'néarailge' related to the word for nerve?
Yes, it shares the root 'néar-' with 'néaróg' (nerve), just as English 'neuralgia' comes from Greek 'neuron'.
