HeyRuaHow to say “sick” in Irish
- Irish:
- easlán
- English:
- sick, invalid
- Word type:
- adjective
- Sicker:
- níos easláine
- Sickest:
- is easláine
- Plural:
- easlána
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-lawn” /ˈasˠlˠaːnˠ/
What does “easlán” mean?
“Easlán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sick
- Not in good health; ill or unwell.Also: ill, unwell, infirm, ailing.
1 other meaning: invalid
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Easlán” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is easlán after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, easlána.
Sicker, sickest, very sick
| sicker | níos easláine | in the past tense: ní b'easláine |
|---|---|---|
| sickest | is easláine | in the past tense: ab easláine |
| as sick as | chomh heaslán le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very sick | an-easlán | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too sick | ró-easlán | ró- lenites |
“Easlán” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Sick in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sick?
The Irish for sick is easlán (pronounced “AS-lawn”). It comes after the noun: fear easlán, a sick man; bean easlán, a sick woman.
How do you say sicker and sickest in Irish?
níos easláine is sicker and is easláine is sickest. In the past tense they become ní b'easláine and ab easláine.
What is the plural of easlán?
With a plural noun easlán becomes easlána: fir easlána, mná easlána.
How do you say very sick in Irish?
an-easlán. Too sick is ró-easlán, and as sick as is chomh heaslán le.
Does easlán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Easlán can mean sick or invalid, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is easlán different from tinn?
Tinn is the everyday word for sick, as in Tá mé tinn. Easlán is more formal and often suggests longer illness or infirmity.
Is easlán also a noun?
Yes, easlán can also mean an invalid or a sick person, as in aire a thabhairt d'easlán, to care for an invalid.
