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Neuritis in Irish (Néiríteas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for neuritis is néiríteas, a masculine noun.
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How to say “neuritis” in Irish

Irish:
néiríteas
English:
neuritis
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“NAY-ree-tyas”  /ˈnʲeːɾʲiːtʲəsˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
néirítis, an néirítis (e.g. comharthaí an néirítis, symptoms of neuritis)

What does “néiríteas” mean?

neuritis
Inflammation of a nerve, often causing pain, numbness or weakness.Also: nerve inflammation, inflamed nerve.

“Néiríteas” with the article

Here is néiríteas after the article (an t-alt).

an néiríteas
the neuritis
No change after an

“Néiríteas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using néiríteas, the Irish word for neuritis.

Is athlasadh néaróige é néiríteas.
Neuritis is an inflammation of a nerve.
Tá néiríteas ar m'uncail le bliain anuas.
My uncle has had neuritis for the past year.
Dúirt an dochtúir gur néiríteas a bhí uirthi.
The doctor said she had neuritis.
Bíonn pian mhór ag gabháil leis an néiríteas.
Neuritis is accompanied by severe pain.
Fuair sé cóireáil le haghaidh néirítis.
He got treatment for neuritis.
Is féidir le néiríteas an radharc a lagú.
Neuritis can weaken the eyesight.
Ní raibh leigheas tapa ar a néiríteas.
There was no quick cure for his neuritis.

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Neuritis in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for neuritis?

The Irish for neuritis is néiríteas (pronounced “NAY-ree-tyas”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce néiríteas in Irish?

Néiríteas is said like “NAY-ree-tyas” (IPA /ˈnʲeːɾʲiːtʲəsˠ/).

Does néiríteas have a plural?

No plural form is given for néiríteas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

How is néiríteas related to néaróg?

Néaróg means 'nerve', and néiríteas is inflammation of a nerve; the ending -iteas corresponds to English '-itis', as in airtríteas 'arthritis'.

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