HeyRuaHow to say “sickness” in Irish
- Irish:
- tinneas
- English:
- sickness, soreness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TIN-yus” /ˈtʲɪnʲəsˠ/
- Plural:
- tinnis
- Genitive singular:
- tinnis, an tinnis (e.g. leaba thinnis, sickbed)
- Genitive plural:
- tinneas, na dtinneas (e.g. leigheas na dtinneas, the cure of the illnesses)
What does “tinneas” mean?
“Tinneas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sickness
- The state of being ill, or a particular illness.Also: illness, disease, ailment.
1 other meaning: soreness
- 2soreness
- Pain or soreness in a part of the body, as in a headache or toothache.Also: ache, pain.
Other Irish words for sickness: breoiteacht (sickness), samhnas (nausea), masmas (nausea), easláine (illness)
“Tinneas” with the article
The plural of sickness in Irish is tinnis. Here is tinneas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tinneas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tinneas, 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 tinneas (pronounced “TIN-yus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tinnis. Depending on context it can also mean soreness.
How do you pronounce tinneas in Irish?
Tinneas is said like “TIN-yus” (IPA /ˈtʲɪnʲəsˠ/).
What is the plural of sickness in Irish?
The plural of tinneas is tinnis; with the article, it is na tinnis. The genitive plural is tinneas, as in leigheas na dtinneas (the cure of the illnesses).
Does tinneas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tinneas can mean sickness or soreness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tinneas change to thinneas or dtinneas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tinneas becomes mo thinneas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtinneas (eclipsis).
How do I say I have a headache?
Use 'tinneas' with 'ar': 'Tá tinneas cinn orm', literally 'there is a sickness of head on me'.
What is the difference between 'tinneas' and 'breoiteacht'?
Both mean illness, but 'tinneas' is the everyday word and also covers aches such as 'tinneas cluaise', while 'breoiteacht' refers more to the general state of being ill.
