HeyRuaHow to say “phlebitis” in Irish
- Irish:
- fleibíteas
- English:
- phlebitis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FLEB-ee-tyas” /ˈfʲlʲɛbʲiːtʲəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fleibítis, an fhleibítis (e.g. comharthaí fleibítis, symptoms of phlebitis)
What does “fleibíteas” mean?
- phlebitis
- Phlebitis is an inflammation of the wall of a vein, often in the leg.Also: vein inflammation, inflamed vein.
“Fleibíteas” with the article
Here is fleibíteas after the article (an t-alt).
an fleibíteas
the phlebitis
No change after an
“Fleibíteas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fleibíteas, the Irish word for phlebitis.
Tá fleibíteas ar m'athair ina chos chlé.
My father has phlebitis in his left leg.
Is athlasadh féithe é an fleibíteas.
Phlebitis is an inflammation of a vein.
Thug an dochtúir cóir leighis dó don fhleibíteas.
The doctor gave him treatment for the phlebitis.
Bhí pian mhór uirthi de bharr fleibítis.
She was in great pain because of phlebitis.
Is féidir le fleibíteas tarlú tar éis obráide.
Phlebitis can happen after an operation.
Ní raibh a fhios aici go raibh fleibíteas uirthi.
She didn't know she had phlebitis.
Tá at agus deirge ar a chos mar gheall ar fhleibíteas.
His leg is swollen and red because of phlebitis.
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Phlebitis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for phlebitis?
The Irish for phlebitis is fleibíteas (pronounced “FLEB-ee-tyas”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce fleibíteas in Irish?
Fleibíteas is said like “FLEB-ee-tyas” (IPA /ˈfʲlʲɛbʲiːtʲəsˠ/).
Does fleibíteas have a plural?
No plural form is given for fleibíteas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fleibíteas change to fhleibíteas or bhfleibíteas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fleibíteas becomes mo fhleibíteas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfleibíteas (eclipsis).
How do you say someone has phlebitis in Irish?
Use the preposition 'ar': 'Tá fleibíteas air', meaning 'He has phlebitis', as with most illnesses.
