HeyRuaHow to say “pneumonia” in Irish
- Irish:
- niúmóine
- English:
- pneumonia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOO-moh-nyuh” /ˈn̠ʲuːmˠoːnʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- niúmóine, an niúmóine (e.g. comharthaí niúmóine, symptoms of pneumonia)
What does “niúmóine” mean?
- pneumonia
- A serious infection of the lungs that causes inflammation and difficulty breathing.Also: lung infection, chest infection.
“Niúmóine” with the article
Here is niúmóine after the article (an t-alt).
an niúmóine
the pneumonia
No change after an
“Niúmóine” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using niúmóine, the Irish word for pneumonia.
Tá niúmóine ar mo sheanathair.
My grandfather has pneumonia.
Fuair sí niúmóine an geimhreadh seo caite.
She got pneumonia last winter.
Is galar contúirteach é an niúmóine.
Pneumonia is a dangerous illness.
Cuireadh chun an ospidéil é le niúmóine.
He was sent to hospital with pneumonia.
Tá vacsaín ann in aghaidh an niúmóine.
There is a vaccine against pneumonia.
Fuair a athair bás den niúmóine.
His father died of pneumonia.
Thosaigh an niúmóine le slaghdán trom.
The pneumonia started with a heavy cold.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pneumonia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pneumonia?
The Irish for pneumonia is niúmóine (pronounced “NYOO-moh-nyuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce niúmóine in Irish?
Niúmóine is said like “NYOO-moh-nyuh” (IPA /ˈn̠ʲuːmˠoːnʲə/).
Does niúmóine have a plural?
No plural form is given for niúmóine in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do you say someone has pneumonia in Irish?
Use 'ar' with the person, as with most illnesses: 'Tá niúmóine air' means he has pneumonia.
