HeyRuaHow to say “soreness” in Irish
- Irish:
- tinníocht
- English:
- soreness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TIN-yee-ukht” /ˈtʲɪnʲiːəxt/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tinníochta, na tinníochta (e.g. leigheas na tinníochta, the cure for the soreness)
What does “tinníocht” mean?
- soreness
- A feeling of pain or tenderness in a part of the body, such as a sore spot.Also: tenderness, painfulness, sore.
“Tinníocht” with the article
Here is tinníocht after the article (an t-alt).
an tinníocht
the soreness
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Tinníocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tinníocht, the Irish word for soreness.
Tá tinníocht i mo chos inniu.
My leg is sore today.
D'imigh an tinníocht tar éis lae.
The soreness went away after a day.
Bhí tinníocht ina ghualainn tar éis na traenála.
His shoulder was sore after training.
Ní raibh mórán tinníochta ann ina dhiaidh sin.
There wasn't much soreness afterwards.
Cuir oighear air chun an tinníocht a laghdú.
Put ice on it to reduce the soreness.
Bhraith mé tinníocht sa scornach ar maidin.
I felt soreness in my throat this morning.
Tá an tinníocht ag dul i laghad.
The soreness is easing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Soreness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for soreness?
The Irish for soreness is tinníocht (pronounced “TIN-yee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce tinníocht in Irish?
Tinníocht is said like “TIN-yee-ukht” (IPA /ˈtʲɪnʲiːəxt/).
Does tinníocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for tinníocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tinníocht change to thinníocht or dtinníocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tinníocht becomes mo thinníocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtinníocht (eclipsis).
How is tinníocht different from tinneas?
Tinníocht means soreness or tenderness of a body part, while tinneas usually means sickness or illness in general, as in tinneas cinn, a headache.
