HeyRuaHow to say “relapse” in Irish
- Irish:
- atitim
- English:
- relapse
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AT-itch-im” /ˈat̪ˠɪtʲɪmʲ/
- Plural:
- atitimeacha (relapses)
- Genitive singular:
- atitime, na hatitime (e.g. comharthaí na hatitime, the signs of the relapse)
- Genitive plural:
- atitimeacha, na n-atitimeacha (e.g. líon na n-atitimeacha, the number of relapses)
What does “atitim” mean?
“Atitim” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- relapse
- A return or worsening of an illness after a person seemed to be getting better.Also: recurrence, setback.
1 other meaning:
- 2relapse
- A falling back into a bad habit or former state after improvement.Also: backsliding, lapse.
“Atitim” with the article
The plural of relapse in Irish is atitimeacha. Here is atitim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Atitim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using atitim, the Irish word for relapse.
Other nouns in Irish
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Relapse in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for relapse?
The Irish for relapse is atitim (pronounced “AT-itch-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is atitimeacha.
How do you pronounce atitim in Irish?
Atitim is said like “AT-itch-im” (IPA /ˈat̪ˠɪtʲɪmʲ/).
What is the plural of relapse in Irish?
The plural of atitim is atitimeacha; with the article, na hatitimeacha means “the relapses”. The genitive plural is atitimeacha, as in líon na n-atitimeacha (the number of relapses).
Why does atitim sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an atitim (the relapse), a hatitim (her relapse), a n-atitim (their relapse), na hatitimeacha (the relapses).
How is 'atitim' related to 'titim'?
'Atitim' is formed from the prefix 'ath-' (again, re-) and 'titim' (falling), so it literally means 'falling again', that is, a relapse.
