HeyRuaHow to say “spasticity” in Irish
- Irish:
- spasmacht
- English:
- spasticity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPAS-uh-mukht” /ˈsˠpˠasˠəmˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- spasmachta, na spasmachta (e.g. cóireáil spasmachta, treatment of spasticity)
What does “spasmacht” mean?
- spasticity
- A medical condition in which muscles stay stiff or tight and move in sudden, uncontrolled spasms.Also: spasm, muscle stiffness, spastic condition.
“Spasmacht” with the article
Here is spasmacht after the article (an t-alt).
an spasmacht
the spasticity
No change after an
“Spasmacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spasmacht, the Irish word for spasticity.
Is cineál pairilise í an spasmacht.
Spasticity is a kind of paralysis.
Tá spasmacht ina cosa ó rugadh í.
She has had spasticity in her legs since birth.
Cuireann an spasmacht isteach ar a shiúl.
The spasticity affects his walking.
Laghdaíonn fisiteiripe leibhéal na spasmachta.
Physiotherapy reduces the level of spasticity.
Thug an dochtúir cógas di don spasmacht.
The doctor gave her medicine for the spasticity.
Bíonn spasmacht ar dhaoine áirithe tar éis stróc.
Some people have spasticity after a stroke.
Tá cúrsaí spasmachta á bplé ag an gcomhdháil.
Spasticity issues are being discussed at the conference.
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Spasticity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spasticity?
The Irish for spasticity is spasmacht (pronounced “SPAS-uh-mukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce spasmacht in Irish?
Spasmacht is said like “SPAS-uh-mukht” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠasˠəmˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does spasmacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for spasmacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'spasmacht' and 'spasma'?
'Spasma' is a single spasm or cramp of a muscle, while 'spasmacht' is the ongoing condition of spasticity.
