HeyRuaHow to say “sleeplessness” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhchodladh
- English:
- sleeplessness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “NYAV-khul-oo” /ˈnʲaw.xəlˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- neamhchodlata, an neamhchodlata (e.g. oíche neamhchodlata, a sleepless night)
What does “neamhchodladh” mean?
- sleeplessness
- The state of being unable to sleep or of staying awake when you would normally sleep.Also: insomnia, wakefulness, lack of sleep.
“Neamhchodladh” with the article
Here is neamhchodladh after the article (an t-alt).
an neamhchodladh
the sleeplessness
No change after an
“Neamhchodladh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neamhchodladh, the Irish word for sleeplessness.
Bhí neamhchodladh orm aréir.
I couldn't sleep last night.
Tá an neamhchodladh ag cur as dom le seachtain.
Sleeplessness has been bothering me for a week.
Chaith mé oíche neamhchodlata ag smaoineamh air.
I spent a sleepless night thinking about it.
Is minic a bhíonn neamhchodladh ar mháithreacha nua.
New mothers often suffer from lack of sleep.
Chuaigh sé chuig an dochtúir faoina neamhchodladh.
He went to the doctor about his insomnia.
Is í an imní is cúis le mo neamhchodladh.
Worry is the cause of my sleeplessness.
Bhí cuma na neamhchodlata uirthi ar maidin.
She looked as if she hadn't slept this morning.
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Sleeplessness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sleeplessness?
The Irish for sleeplessness is neamhchodladh (pronounced “NYAV-khul-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce neamhchodladh in Irish?
Neamhchodladh is said like “NYAV-khul-oo” (IPA /ˈnʲaw.xəlˠə/).
Does neamhchodladh have a plural?
No plural form is given for neamhchodladh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'I have insomnia' in Irish?
Use the 'ar' construction: 'Tá neamhchodladh orm', literally 'sleeplessness is on me'.
Is 'neamhchodladh' related to 'codladh'?
Yes, it is 'codladh' (sleep) with the negative prefix 'neamh-', which lenites it to 'neamhchodladh'.
