HeyRuaHow to say “schizophrenia” in Irish
- Irish:
- scitsifréine
- English:
- schizophrenia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shkit-shi-FRAY-nyuh” /ʃcɪtʲʃɪˈfʲrʲeːnʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- scitsifréine, na scitsifréine (e.g. comharthaí na scitsifréine, symptoms of schizophrenia)
What does “scitsifréine” mean?
- schizophrenia
- A serious mental illness in which a person's thinking, perception and sense of reality are disturbed.Also: schizophrenic disorder, psychosis.
“Scitsifréine” with the article
Here is scitsifréine after the article (an t-alt).
an scitsifréine
the schizophrenia
No change after an
“Scitsifréine” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scitsifréine, the Irish word for schizophrenia.
Is tinneas meabhrach tromchúiseach í scitsifréine.
Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness.
Fuair a dheartháir diagnóis scitsifréine anuraidh.
His brother was diagnosed with schizophrenia last year.
Tá cóireáil ar fáil don scitsifréine anois.
Treatment is now available for schizophrenia.
Bíonn guthanna le cloisteáil ag daoine áirithe le scitsifréine.
Some people with schizophrenia hear voices.
Rinne sí taighde ar chúiseanna na scitsifréine.
She researched the causes of schizophrenia.
Ní hionann scitsifréine agus pearsantacht scoilte.
Schizophrenia is not the same as a split personality.
Tosaíonn an scitsifréine go minic in aois óg.
Schizophrenia often begins at a young age.
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Schizophrenia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for schizophrenia?
The Irish for schizophrenia is scitsifréine (pronounced “shkit-shi-FRAY-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce scitsifréine in Irish?
Scitsifréine is said like “shkit-shi-FRAY-nyuh” (IPA /ʃcɪtʲʃɪˈfʲrʲeːnʲə/).
Does scitsifréine have a plural?
No plural form is given for scitsifréine in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does 'scitsifréine' mean having a split personality?
No. Scitsifréine is a psychotic illness affecting perception of reality; split personality is a different condition, often called 'pearsantacht scoilte' loosely.
