HeyRuaHow to say “sickness” in Irish
- Irish:
- breoiteacht
- English:
- sickness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRYOH-tyukht” /ˈbʲɾʲoːtʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- breoiteachta, na breoiteachta (e.g. lá breoiteachta, a sick day)
What does “breoiteacht” mean?
- sickness
- The state of being ill or in poor health.Also: illness, ill health, ailment, disease.
Other Irish words for sickness: tinneas (sickness), samhnas (nausea), masmas (nausea), easláine (illness)
“Breoiteacht” with the article
Here is breoiteacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Breoiteacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using breoiteacht, the Irish word for sickness.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sickness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sickness?
The Irish for sickness is breoiteacht (pronounced “BRYOH-tyukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce breoiteacht in Irish?
Breoiteacht is said like “BRYOH-tyukht” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲoːtʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does breoiteacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for breoiteacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does breoiteacht change to bhreoiteacht or mbreoiteacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) breoiteacht becomes mo bhreoiteacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbreoiteacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'breoiteacht' and 'tinneas'?
Both mean illness, but 'tinneas' is more everyday and also means pain (tinneas cinn, headache), while 'breoiteacht' refers to sickness or ill health generally.
How do I say someone is sick?
Use the adjective: 'Tá sé breoite' (he is sick), or 'Tá breoiteacht air' (he has an illness).
