HeyRuaHow to say “paranoiac” in Irish
- Irish:
- paranóiach
- English:
- paranoiac
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “par-uh-NOH-ee-ukh” /ˈpaɾˠənˠoːiəx/
- Plural:
- paranóiaigh (paranoiacs)
- Genitive singular:
- paranóiaigh, an pharanóiaigh (e.g. iompar an pharanóiaigh, the behaviour of the paranoiac)
- Genitive plural:
- paranóiach, na bparanóiach (e.g. cóireáil na bparanóiach, the treatment of the paranoiacs)
What does “paranóiach” mean?
- paranoiac
- A person who suffers from paranoia, or who is excessively suspicious of others.Also: paranoid person, paranoid.
“Paranóiach” with the article
The plural of paranoiac in Irish is paranóiaigh. Here is paranóiach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Paranóiach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using paranóiach, the Irish word for paranoiac.
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Paranoiac in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for paranoiac?
The Irish for paranoiac is paranóiach (pronounced “par-uh-NOH-ee-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is paranóiaigh.
How do you pronounce paranóiach in Irish?
Paranóiach is said like “par-uh-NOH-ee-ukh” (IPA /ˈpaɾˠənˠoːiəx/).
What is the plural of paranoiac in Irish?
The plural of paranóiach is paranóiaigh; with the article, na paranóiaigh means “the paranoiacs”. The genitive plural is paranóiach, as in cóireáil na bparanóiach (the treatment of the paranoiacs).
Why does paranóiach change to pharanóiach or bparanóiach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paranóiach becomes mo pharanóiach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bparanóiach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'paranóiach' and 'paranóia'?
'Paranóia' is the condition, paranoia, while 'paranóiach' is the person who has it; 'paranóiach' can also be used as an adjective meaning paranoid.
