HeyRuaHow to say “panic” in Irish
- Irish:
- líonrith
- English:
- panic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEEN-rih” /ˈlʲiːnˠɾˠɪ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- líonrith, an líonrith (e.g. ionsaí líonrith, panic attack)
What does “líonrith” mean?
- panic
- A sudden feeling of fear or alarm that makes you lose control, especially with a racing heart.Also: palpitation, fluster, alarm, flurry.
“Líonrith” with the article
Here is líonrith after the article (an t-alt).
an líonrith
the panic
No change after an
“Líonrith” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using líonrith, the Irish word for panic.
Tháinig líonrith orm nuair a chonaic mé an tine.
I panicked when I saw the fire.
Ná bí i do líonrith, beidh gach rud ceart go leor.
Don't panic, everything will be all right.
Bhí sí i líonrith roimh an scrúdú.
She was in a panic before the exam.
Bíonn ionsaí líonrith air ó am go chéile.
He gets panic attacks now and then.
Chuir an nuacht líonrith ar na daoine.
The news threw people into a panic.
Scaip an líonrith tríd an slua go tapa.
The panic spread quickly through the crowd.
Bhí líonrith orm nuair a chaill mé mo phas.
I panicked when I lost my passport.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Panic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for panic?
The Irish for panic is líonrith (pronounced “LEEN-rih”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce líonrith in Irish?
Líonrith is said like “LEEN-rih” (IPA /ˈlʲiːnˠɾˠɪ/).
Does líonrith have a plural?
No plural form is given for líonrith in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'líonrith' and 'scaoll'?
Both mean panic; 'scaoll' often suggests a stampede or wild fright, while 'líonrith' stresses the flustered, heart-racing feeling, as in 'bhí mé i líonrith'.
How do I say 'I panicked' in Irish?
Say 'Tháinig líonrith orm' or 'Bhí mé i mo líonrith'.
