HeyRuaHow to say “neurosis” in Irish
- Irish:
- néaróis
- English:
- neurosis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NAYR-oh-ish” /ˈn̠ʲeːɾˠoːʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- néaróise, na néaróise (e.g. comharthaí na néaróise, symptoms of the neurosis)
What does “néaróis” mean?
- neurosis
- A mental disorder marked by anxiety, obsessions or irrational fears, without loss of touch with reality.Also: neurotic disorder, anxiety disorder.
“Néaróis” with the article
Here is néaróis after the article (an t-alt).
an néaróis
the neurosis
No change after an
“Néaróis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using néaróis, the Irish word for neurosis.
Is cineál tinnis intinne í an néaróis.
Neurosis is a kind of mental illness.
Tá néaróis air le blianta fada.
He has had a neurosis for many years.
Bhí comharthaí na néaróise soiléir go leor.
The signs of the neurosis were quite clear.
Labhair an dochtúir faoi néaróis agus imní.
The doctor spoke about neurosis and anxiety.
Cuireann an néaróis isteach ar a saol laethúil.
The neurosis interferes with her daily life.
Rinne sé staidéar ar chúiseanna na néaróise.
He studied the causes of neurosis.
Is féidir néaróis a leigheas le teiripe.
Neurosis can be treated with therapy.
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Neurosis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for neurosis?
The Irish for neurosis is néaróis (pronounced “NAYR-oh-ish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce néaróis in Irish?
Néaróis is said like “NAYR-oh-ish” (IPA /ˈn̠ʲeːɾˠoːʃ/).
Does néaróis have a plural?
No plural form is given for néaróis in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between néaróis and síocóis?
Néaróis is neurosis, a milder anxiety-based disorder, while síocóis is psychosis, involving loss of contact with reality.
