HeyRuaHow to say “prognosis” in Irish
- Irish:
- prognóis
- English:
- prognosis, forecast
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “prog-NOHSH” /pɾˠɔɡˈn̪ˠoːʃ/
- Plural:
- prognóisí (prognoses)
- Genitive singular:
- prognóise, na prognóise (e.g. toradh na prognóise, the result of the prognosis)
- Genitive plural:
- prognóisí, na bprognóisí (e.g. cruinneas na bprognóisí, the accuracy of the prognoses)
What does “prognóis” mean?
“Prognóis” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- prognosis
- A doctor's forecast of the likely course and outcome of a disease or condition.Also: medical outlook, forecast of recovery.
1 other meaning: forecast
- 2forecast
- A prediction of how something is likely to develop in the future.Also: prediction, outlook.
“Prognóis” with the article
The plural of prognosis in Irish is prognóisí. Here is prognóis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Prognóis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using prognóis, the Irish word for prognosis.
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Prognosis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prognosis?
The Irish for prognosis is prognóis (pronounced “prog-NOHSH”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is prognóisí. Depending on context it can also mean forecast.
How do you pronounce prognóis in Irish?
Prognóis is said like “prog-NOHSH” (IPA /pɾˠɔɡˈn̪ˠoːʃ/).
What is the plural of prognosis in Irish?
The plural of prognóis is prognóisí; with the article, na prognóisí means “the prognoses”. The genitive plural is prognóisí, as in cruinneas na bprognóisí (the accuracy of the prognoses).
Does prognóis have more than one meaning?
Yes. Prognóis can mean prognosis or forecast, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does prognóis change to phrognóis or bprognóis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) prognóis becomes mo phrognóis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bprognóis (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'prognóis' and 'diagnóis'?
'Diagnóis' is identifying what illness someone has, while 'prognóis' is the forecast of how it will develop.
Can 'prognóis' be used for the weather?
No, for a weather forecast use 'réamhaisnéis na haimsire'; 'prognóis' is mainly medical.
