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Rhinitis in Irish (Riníteas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for rhinitis is riníteas, a masculine noun.
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How to say “rhinitis” in Irish

Irish:
riníteas
English:
rhinitis
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“RIN-ee-tyas”  /ˈɾʲɪnʲiːtʲəs/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
rinítis, an rinítis (e.g. comharthaí an rinítis, symptoms of rhinitis)

What does “riníteas” mean?

rhinitis
Inflammation of the lining of the nose, causing sneezing, a runny or blocked nose.Also: inflamed nose, nasal inflammation, hay fever.

“Riníteas” with the article

Here is riníteas after the article (an t-alt).

an riníteas
the rhinitis
No change after an

“Riníteas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using riníteas, the Irish word for rhinitis.

Tá riníteas orm ó thús an earraigh.
I've had rhinitis since the start of spring.
Is athlasadh sa tsrón é riníteas.
Rhinitis is an inflammation in the nose.
Thug an dochtúir leigheas dom don riníteas.
The doctor gave me a treatment for the rhinitis.
Bíonn sraothartach ar dhuine le riníteas.
A person with rhinitis sneezes a lot.
Is í an phailin is cúis leis an riníteas.
The pollen is what causes the rhinitis.
Tá cóir leighis an rinítis éasca go leor.
The treatment for rhinitis is fairly easy.
Bíonn riníteas ailléirgeach coitianta i measc páistí.
Allergic rhinitis is common among children.

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Rhinitis in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for rhinitis?

The Irish for rhinitis is riníteas (pronounced “RIN-ee-tyas”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce riníteas in Irish?

Riníteas is said like “RIN-ee-tyas” (IPA /ˈɾʲɪnʲiːtʲəs/).

Does riníteas have a plural?

No plural form is given for riníteas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Is riníteas the same as fiabhras léana?

Not exactly: fiabhras léana (hay fever) is one kind of riníteas, namely riníteas ailléirgeach caused by pollen.

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