HeyRuaHow to say “shortness of breath” in Irish
- Irish:
- gearranáil
- English:
- shortness of breath
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GYAR-uh-nawl” /ˈɟaɾˠənˠɑːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- gearranála, na gearranála (e.g. leigheas na gearranála, cure for shortness of breath)
What does “gearranáil” mean?
- shortness of breath
- Difficulty in breathing, when a person cannot get enough breath and pants or wheezes.Also: breathlessness, wheezing, panting, asthma.
“Gearranáil” with the article
Here is gearranáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Gearranáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gearranáil, the Irish word for shortness of breath.
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Shortness of breath in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shortness of breath?
The Irish for shortness of breath is gearranáil (pronounced “GYAR-uh-nawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce gearranáil in Irish?
Gearranáil is said like “GYAR-uh-nawl” (IPA /ˈɟaɾˠənˠɑːlʲ/).
Does gearranáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for gearranáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gearranáil change to ghearranáil or ngearranáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gearranáil becomes mo ghearranáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngearranáil (eclipsis).
How do I say I'm short of breath?
Use the preposition 'ar': 'Tá gearranáil orm' means I'm short of breath.
How is 'gearranáil' related to 'anáil'?
It is formed from 'gearr' (short) and 'anáil' (breath), so it literally means short breath.
