HeyRuaHow to say “psychosis” in Irish
- Irish:
- síocóis
- English:
- psychosis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEE-koh-ish” /ˈʃiːkoːʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- síocóise, na síocóise (e.g. comharthaí na síocóise, symptoms of psychosis)
What does “síocóis” mean?
- psychosis
- A serious mental illness in which a person loses contact with reality, for example through hallucinations or delusions.Also: psychotic illness, mental illness.
“Síocóis” with the article
Here is síocóis after the article (an t-alt).
an tsíocóis
the psychosis
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Síocóis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using síocóis, the Irish word for psychosis.
Is tinneas meabhrach tromchúiseach í an tsíocóis.
Psychosis is a serious mental illness.
Bhí síocóis ar an bhfear óg anuraidh.
The young man had psychosis last year.
Is féidir síocóis a chóireáil le cógais.
Psychosis can be treated with medication.
Labhair an dochtúir faoi chomharthaí na síocóise.
The doctor spoke about the symptoms of psychosis.
Tá sé ag fáil cabhrach tar éis eipeasóid síocóise.
He is getting help after an episode of psychosis.
Is minic a bhíonn siabhránachtaí i gceist sa tsíocóis.
Hallucinations are often involved in psychosis.
Tháinig biseach uirthi ón tsíocóis le himeacht ama.
She recovered from the psychosis over time.
Other nouns in Irish
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Psychosis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for psychosis?
The Irish for psychosis is síocóis (pronounced “SHEE-koh-ish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce síocóis in Irish?
Síocóis is said like “SHEE-koh-ish” (IPA /ˈʃiːkoːʃ/).
Does síocóis have a plural?
No plural form is given for síocóis in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does síocóis change to shíocóis?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shíocóis. After ár (our) it stays ár síocóis, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'síocóis' and 'néaróis'?
'Síocóis' is psychosis, involving a loss of contact with reality, while 'néaróis' is neurosis, a milder anxiety-related condition.
