HeyRuaHow to say “obsession” in Irish
- Irish:
- oibseisiún
- English:
- obsession
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “eb-SHESH-oon” /ɛbʲˈʃɛʃuːnˠ/
- Plural:
- oibseisiúin (obsessions)
- Genitive singular:
- oibseisiúin, an oibseisiúin (e.g. neart an oibseisiúin, the strength of the obsession)
- Genitive plural:
- oibseisiún, na n-oibseisiún (e.g. líon na n-oibseisiún, the number of obsessions)
What does “oibseisiún” mean?
- obsession
- An idea, interest or feeling that fills a person's mind constantly and that they cannot stop thinking about.Also: fixation, preoccupation, compulsion.
“Oibseisiún” with the article
The plural of obsession in Irish is oibseisiúin. Here is oibseisiún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oibseisiún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oibseisiún, the Irish word for obsession.
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Obsession in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for obsession?
The Irish for obsession is oibseisiún (pronounced “eb-SHESH-oon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oibseisiúin.
How do you pronounce oibseisiún in Irish?
Oibseisiún is said like “eb-SHESH-oon” (IPA /ɛbʲˈʃɛʃuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of obsession in Irish?
The plural of oibseisiún is oibseisiúin; with the article, na hoibseisiúin means “the obsessions”. The genitive plural is oibseisiún, as in líon na n-oibseisiún (the number of obsessions).
Why does oibseisiún sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oibseisiún (the obsession), a hoibseisiún (her obsession), a n-oibseisiún (their obsession), na hoibseisiúin (the obsessions).
Is there a more native way to say someone is obsessed with something?
Yes, speakers often say 'tá sé craiceáilte i ndiaidh ...' or 'tá dúil as cuimse aige i ...', while 'oibseisiún' is the more formal or clinical term.
