HeyRuaHow to say “paranoia” in Irish
- Irish:
- paranóia
- English:
- paranoia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PA-ruh-noh-ee-uh” /ˈpˠaɾˠən̪ˠoːiə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- paranóia, na paranóia (e.g. comharthaí na paranóia, symptoms of paranoia)
What does “paranóia” mean?
- paranoia
- A mental condition or state of mind in which a person wrongly believes that others are against them or want to harm them.Also: persecution complex, suspicion, delusion of persecution.
“Paranóia” with the article
Here is paranóia after the article (an t-alt).
an pharanóia
the paranoia
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)
“Paranóia” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using paranóia, the Irish word for paranoia.
Is cineál paranóia é sin, dar liom.
That's a kind of paranoia, I think.
Tá an pharanóia ag dul in olcas aige.
His paranoia is getting worse.
Bhí sé ag fulaingt ó pharanóia le blianta.
He had been suffering from paranoia for years.
Ní raibh ann ach paranóia, ar ndóigh.
It was only paranoia, of course.
Chonaic an dochtúir comharthaí na paranóia ann.
The doctor saw signs of paranoia in him.
Is í mo pharanóia féin is cúis leis.
It's my own paranoia that causes it.
Tá paranóia i measc na foirne faoi phoist.
There is paranoia among the staff about jobs.
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Paranoia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for paranoia?
The Irish for paranoia is paranóia (pronounced “PA-ruh-noh-ee-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce paranóia in Irish?
Paranóia is said like “PA-ruh-noh-ee-uh” (IPA /ˈpˠaɾˠən̪ˠoːiə/).
Does paranóia have a plural?
No plural form is given for paranóia in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does paranóia change to pharanóia or bparanóia?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paranóia becomes mo pharanóia (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bparanóia (eclipsis).
Is there a native Irish word close to 'paranóia'?
In everyday speech people often use 'amhras' (suspicion) for a loose sense, but 'paranóia' is the term for the clinical condition.
