HeyRuaHow to say “pharyngitis” in Irish
- Irish:
- faraingíteas
- English:
- pharyngitis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAR-ing-ee-tyas” /ˈfˠaɾˠəɲɟiːtʲəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- faraingítis, an fharaingítis (e.g. comharthaí faraingítis, symptoms of pharyngitis)
What does “faraingíteas” mean?
- pharyngitis
- An inflammation of the pharynx, the back of the throat, usually causing a sore throat.Also: sore throat, throat inflammation, inflamed pharynx.
“Faraingíteas” with the article
Here is faraingíteas after the article (an t-alt).
“Faraingíteas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using faraingíteas, the Irish word for pharyngitis.
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Pharyngitis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pharyngitis?
The Irish for pharyngitis is faraingíteas (pronounced “FAR-ing-ee-tyas”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce faraingíteas in Irish?
Faraingíteas is said like “FAR-ing-ee-tyas” (IPA /ˈfˠaɾˠəɲɟiːtʲəsˠ/).
Does faraingíteas have a plural?
No plural form is given for faraingíteas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does faraingíteas change to fharaingíteas or bhfaraingíteas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) faraingíteas becomes m'fharaingíteas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfaraingíteas (eclipsis).
How does faraingíteas differ from céislínteas?
Faraingíteas is inflammation of the pharynx (faraing), while céislínteas is tonsillitis, inflammation of the tonsils. In everyday speech people often just say scornach thinn, a sore throat.
