HeyRuaHow to say “sepsis” in Irish
- Irish:
- seipseas
- English:
- sepsis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEP-shus” /ˈʃɛpʃəs/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- seipsis, an tseipsis (e.g. comharthaí seipsis, symptoms of sepsis)
What does “seipseas” mean?
- sepsis
- A serious medical condition in which the body reacts badly to an infection in the blood or tissues.Also: septicaemia, blood poisoning.
“Seipseas” with the article
Here is seipseas after the article (an t-alt).
an seipseas
the sepsis
No change after an
“Seipseas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seipseas, the Irish word for sepsis.
Is riocht an-dáiríre é seipseas.
Sepsis is a very serious condition.
Fuair sé seipseas tar éis na hobráide.
He got sepsis after the operation.
Tá an seipseas ag cur isteach ar a duáin.
The sepsis is affecting her kidneys.
Ní mór comharthaí seipsis a aithint go luath.
The signs of sepsis must be recognised early.
Cuireadh cóireáil seipsis air san ospidéal.
He was given sepsis treatment in the hospital.
Bhí baol seipsis ann mar gheall ar an ionfhabhtú.
There was a risk of sepsis because of the infection.
Fuair a seanmháthair bás de sheipseas.
Her grandmother died of sepsis.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sepsis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sepsis?
The Irish for sepsis is seipseas (pronounced “SHEP-shus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce seipseas in Irish?
Seipseas is said like “SHEP-shus” (IPA /ˈʃɛpʃəs/).
Does seipseas have a plural?
No plural form is given for seipseas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does seipseas change to sheipseas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheipseas. After ár (our) it stays ár seipseas, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is there another word for sepsis in Irish?
Seipseas is the standard medical term; nimhiú fola, 'blood poisoning', is a more everyday description.
