HeyRuaHow to say “recovery” in Irish
- Irish:
- biseach
- English:
- recovery, improvement, increase, intercalary day
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BISH-ukh” /ˈbʲɪʃəx/
- Plural:
- bisigh (recoveries)
- Genitive singular:
- bisigh, an bhisigh (e.g. comharthaí an bhisigh, the signs of recovery)
- Genitive plural:
- biseach, na mbiseach (e.g. luas na mbiseach, the speed of the recoveries)
What does “biseach” mean?
“Biseach” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- recovery
- Getting better after an illness or injury; improvement in health.Also: improvement, getting better, recuperation.
3 other meanings: improvement or increase or intercalary day
- 2improvement
- A change for the better in something, such as the weather or a situation.Also: betterment, progress.
- 3increase
- An increase or addition to something; in older use, interest or profit.Also: addition, gain.
- 4intercalary day
- An extra day added to the calendar, as in a leap year, found in 'lá bisigh' and 'bliain bhisigh'.Also: leap day, leap year.
Other Irish words for recovery: téarnamh (recovery)
“Biseach” with the article
The plural of recovery in Irish is bisigh. Here is biseach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Biseach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using biseach, the Irish word for recovery.
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Phrases with “biseach”
Recovery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for recovery?
The Irish for recovery is biseach (pronounced “BISH-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bisigh. Depending on context it can also mean improvement or increase or intercalary day.
How do you pronounce biseach in Irish?
Biseach is said like “BISH-ukh” (IPA /ˈbʲɪʃəx/).
What is the plural of recovery in Irish?
The plural of biseach is bisigh; with the article, na bisigh means “the recoveries”. The genitive plural is biseach, as in luas na mbiseach (the speed of the recoveries).
Does biseach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Biseach can mean recovery, improvement, increase or intercalary day, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does biseach change to bhiseach or mbiseach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) biseach becomes mo bhiseach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbiseach (eclipsis).
How do I say someone has got better?
Use 'tá biseach air' or 'tháinig biseach uirthi', with the preposition 'ar'.
What is the difference between 'biseach' and 'feabhas'?
Both mean improvement, but 'biseach' is especially used for recovery from illness, while 'feabhas' is more general, as in 'dul i bhfeabhas'.
