HeyRuaHow to say “symptom” in Irish
- Irish:
- airí
- English:
- symptom, attribute
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-ee” /ˈaɾʲiː/
- Plural:
- airíonna (symptoms)
- Genitive singular:
- airí, an airí (e.g. déine an airí, the severity of the symptom)
- Genitive plural:
- airíonna, na n-airíonna (e.g. liosta na n-airíonna, the list of symptoms)
What does “airí” mean?
“Airí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- symptom
- A sign of an illness or condition in the body.Also: sign of illness, indication.
1 other meaning: attribute
- 2attribute
- A quality or characteristic that belongs to a person or thing.Also: characteristic, property, quality, trait.
Other Irish words for symptom: siomptóm (symptom)
“Airí” with the article
The plural of symptom in Irish is airíonna. Here is airí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Airí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using airí, the Irish word for symptom.
Other nouns in Irish
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Symptom in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for symptom?
The Irish for symptom is airí (pronounced “AR-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is airíonna. Depending on context it can also mean attribute.
How do you pronounce airí in Irish?
Airí is said like “AR-ee” (IPA /ˈaɾʲiː/).
What is the plural of symptom in Irish?
The plural of airí is airíonna; with the article, na hairíonna means “the symptoms”. The genitive plural is airíonna, as in liosta na n-airíonna (the list of symptoms).
Does airí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Airí can mean symptom or attribute, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does airí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-airí (the symptom), a hairí (her symptom), a n-airí (their symptom), na hairíonna (the symptoms).
What is the difference between 'airí' and 'comhartha'?
'Airí' is used especially for a symptom of illness or a property of something, while 'comhartha' is a general word for a sign or mark.
