HeyRuaHow to say “obesity” in Irish
- Irish:
- otracht
- English:
- obesity, filth
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UT-rukht” /ˈɔt̪ˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- otrachta, na hotrachta (e.g. fadhb na hotrachta, the problem of obesity)
What does “otracht” mean?
“Otracht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- obesity
- The condition of being very overweight, especially as a health problem.Also: corpulence, fatness, grossness.
1 other meaning: filth
- 2filth
- Dirt, dung or foul matter; filthiness.Also: filthiness, dung, dirt.
“Otracht” with the article
Here is otracht after the article (an t-alt).
“Otracht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using otracht, the Irish word for obesity.
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Obesity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for obesity?
The Irish for obesity is otracht (pronounced “UT-rukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean filth.
How do you pronounce otracht in Irish?
Otracht is said like “UT-rukht” (IPA /ˈɔt̪ˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does otracht have a plural?
No plural form is given for otracht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does otracht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Otracht can mean obesity or filth, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does otracht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an otracht (the obesity), a hotracht (her obesity), a n-otracht (their obesity).
Is 'otracht' the same as 'murtall'?
Both mean obesity; 'murtall' is widely used in medical and official contexts, while 'otracht' also carries the older sense of filth or grossness.
