HeyRuaHow to say “panic” in Irish
- Irish:
- panaic
- English:
- panic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “PAN-ik” /ˈpˠanˠəcː/
- Genitive singular:
- panaice, na panaice (e.g. ionsaí panaice, panic attack)
What does “panaic” mean?
- panic
- A sudden strong feeling of fear that makes people act without thinking.Also: fright, alarm, scare.
Other Irish words for panic: líonrith (panic), scaoll (panic)
“Panaic” with the article
Here is panaic after the article (an t-alt).
“Panaic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using panaic, the Irish word for panic.
Other nouns in Irish
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Panic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for panic?
The Irish for panic is panaic (pronounced “PAN-ik”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce panaic in Irish?
Panaic is said like “PAN-ik” (IPA /ˈpˠanˠəcː/).
Does panaic have a plural?
No plural form is given for panaic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does panaic change to phanaic or bpanaic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) panaic becomes mo phanaic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpanaic (eclipsis).
Is there a more native Irish word for panic?
Yes, 'scaoll' is the traditional word, as in 'tháinig scaoll orthu' (they panicked); 'panaic' is a newer borrowing but is standard.
How do I say someone is panicking?
Use 'ar' with the person: 'tá panaic air' means he is panicking.
