HeyRuaHow to say “sciatica” in Irish
- Irish:
- sciaitíce
- English:
- sciatica
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKYAT-ee-kyuh” /ʃcatʲiːcə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- sciaitíce, na sciaitíce (e.g. pian na sciaitíce, the pain of sciatica)
What does “sciaitíce” mean?
- sciatica
- Pain that runs from the lower back down the back of the leg, caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve.Also: sciatic pain, nerve pain in the leg, back and leg pain.
“Sciaitíce” with the article
Here is sciaitíce after the article (an t-alt).
an sciaitíce
the sciatica
No change after an
“Sciaitíce” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sciaitíce, the Irish word for sciatica.
Tá sciaitíce orm le seachtain anuas.
I've had sciatica for the past week.
Bíonn an sciaitíce go dona aige sa gheimhreadh.
His sciatica is bad in the winter.
Ní féidir liom suí i bhfad mar gheall ar mo sciaitíce.
I can't sit for long because of my sciatica.
Fuair sí cóireáil don sciaitíce ón dochtúir.
She got treatment for sciatica from the doctor.
Tá pian na sciaitíce ag dul síos mo chos.
The sciatica pain is going down my leg.
Is minic a bhíonn sciaitíce ar dhaoine a thógann ualaí troma.
People who lift heavy loads often get sciatica.
Chuir an sciaitíce as dó ag an obair.
The sciatica bothered him at work.
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Sciatica in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sciatica?
The Irish for sciatica is sciaitíce (pronounced “SHKYAT-ee-kyuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce sciaitíce in Irish?
Sciaitíce is said like “SHKYAT-ee-kyuh” (IPA /ʃcatʲiːcə/).
Does sciaitíce have a plural?
No plural form is given for sciaitíce in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'I have sciatica' in Irish?
Use the 'ar' construction for ailments: 'Tá sciaitíce orm', literally 'sciatica is on me'.
