HeyRuaHow to say “rabies” in Irish
- Irish:
- confadh
- English:
- rabies, rage
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUN-uh” /ˈkɔnˠfˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- confaidh, an chonfaidh (e.g. vacsaín an chonfaidh, the rabies vaccine)
What does “confadh” mean?
“Confadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rabies
- A deadly viral disease of animals, especially dogs, that can be passed to people by a bite.Also: hydrophobia, canine madness.
1 other meaning: rage
- 2rage
- Violent anger or fury, as if someone were mad with rage.Also: fury, anger, wrath.
“Confadh” with the article
Here is confadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Confadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using confadh, the Irish word for rabies.
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Rabies in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rabies?
The Irish for rabies is confadh (pronounced “KUN-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean rage.
How do you pronounce confadh in Irish?
Confadh is said like “KUN-uh” (IPA /ˈkɔnˠfˠə/).
Does confadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for confadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does confadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Confadh can mean rabies or rage, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does confadh change to chonfadh or gconfadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) confadh becomes mo chonfadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gconfadh (eclipsis).
How do you say someone is furious using confadh?
Use the pattern 'tá confadh air', literally 'there is rage on him', meaning he is furious. The same pattern describes an animal with rabies: 'tá confadh ar an madra'.
