HeyRuaHow to say “pleurisy” in Irish
- Irish:
- pliúraisí
- English:
- pleurisy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLOOR-uh-shee” /ˈpl̠ʲuːɾˠəʃiː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- pliúraisí, an phliúraisí (e.g. comharthaí an phliúraisí, symptoms of pleurisy)
What does “pliúraisí” mean?
- pleurisy
- An illness in which the membrane around the lungs becomes inflamed, causing sharp chest pain when breathing.Also: pleuritis, inflammation of the pleura.
“Pliúraisí” with the article
Here is pliúraisí after the article (an t-alt).
an pliúraisí
the pleurisy
No change after an
“Pliúraisí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pliúraisí, the Irish word for pleurisy.
Tá pliúraisí air ón tseachtain seo caite.
He has had pleurisy since last week.
Bhí an pliúraisí uirthi anuraidh.
She had pleurisy last year.
Is pian ghéar sa chliabh comhartha den phliúraisí.
A sharp pain in the chest is a sign of pleurisy.
Fuair m'athair bás den phliúraisí fadó.
My father died of pleurisy long ago.
Thug an dochtúir leigheas dó ar an bpliúraisí.
The doctor gave him treatment for pleurisy.
Is féidir le pliúraisí teacht i ndiaidh niúmóine.
Pleurisy can come after pneumonia.
Bhí sé san ospidéal le pliúraisí.
He was in hospital with pleurisy.
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Pleurisy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pleurisy?
The Irish for pleurisy is pliúraisí (pronounced “PLOOR-uh-shee”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce pliúraisí in Irish?
Pliúraisí is said like “PLOOR-uh-shee” (IPA /ˈpl̠ʲuːɾˠəʃiː/).
Does pliúraisí have a plural?
No plural form is given for pliúraisí in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does pliúraisí change to phliúraisí or bpliúraisí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pliúraisí becomes mo phliúraisí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpliúraisí (eclipsis).
How do you say someone has pleurisy in Irish?
Use 'ar' with the person, as with most illnesses: 'Tá pliúraisí air' means he has pleurisy.
