HeyRuaHow to say “rickets” in Irish
- Irish:
- raicíteas
- English:
- rickets
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAK-ee-tyuss” /ˈɾˠakʲiːtʲəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- raicítis, an raicítis (e.g. comharthaí raicítis, symptoms of rickets)
What does “raicíteas” mean?
- rickets
- A childhood disease, usually caused by a lack of vitamin D, in which the bones become soft and bent.Also: rachitis, vitamin d deficiency.
“Raicíteas” with the article
Here is raicíteas after the article (an t-alt).
an raicíteas
the rickets
No change after an
“Raicíteas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using raicíteas, the Irish word for rickets.
Is galar cnámh é raicíteas.
Rickets is a bone disease.
Bhí raicíteas ar go leor páistí fadó.
Many children had rickets long ago.
Cuireann vitimín D cosc ar raicíteas.
Vitamin D prevents rickets.
Tá an raicíteas ag teacht ar ais i roinnt tíortha.
Rickets is coming back in some countries.
Chonaic an dochtúir comharthaí raicítis sa leanbh.
The doctor saw signs of rickets in the child.
Bíonn cosa camtha ag daoine le raicíteas.
People with rickets have bowed legs.
Is féidir raicíteas a leigheas le haiste bia mhaith.
Rickets can be cured with a good diet.
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Rickets in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rickets?
The Irish for rickets is raicíteas (pronounced “RAK-ee-tyuss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce raicíteas in Irish?
Raicíteas is said like “RAK-ee-tyuss” (IPA /ˈɾˠakʲiːtʲəsˠ/).
Does raicíteas have a plural?
No plural form is given for raicíteas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is 'raicíteas' used with the article?
It can be used either way: 'tá raicíteas air' or 'an raicíteas' when speaking of the disease in general.
