HeyRuaHow to say “syphilis” in Irish
- Irish:
- sifilis
- English:
- syphilis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHIF-il-ish” /ˈʃɪfʲəlʲəʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- sifilise, na sifilise (e.g. cóireáil na sifilise, the treatment of syphilis)
What does “sifilis” mean?
- syphilis
- A serious sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria.Also: pox, sexually transmitted disease, venereal disease.
“Sifilis” with the article
Here is sifilis after the article (an t-alt).
an tsifilis
the syphilis
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Sifilis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sifilis, the Irish word for syphilis.
Is galar gnéas-tarchurtha í sifilis.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease.
Tá an tsifilis ag méadú arís san Eoraip.
Syphilis is increasing again in Europe.
Rinne an dochtúir tástáil sifilise air.
The doctor did a syphilis test on him.
Is féidir sifilis a leigheas le peinicillin.
Syphilis can be cured with penicillin.
Fuair sé bás den tsifilis fadó.
He died of syphilis long ago.
Bhí comharthaí sifilise le feiceáil ar a chraiceann.
Signs of syphilis could be seen on his skin.
Labhair an t-altra faoin tsifilis sa rang.
The nurse spoke about syphilis in the class.
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Syphilis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for syphilis?
The Irish for syphilis is sifilis (pronounced “SHIF-il-ish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce sifilis in Irish?
Sifilis is said like “SHIF-il-ish” (IPA /ˈʃɪfʲəlʲəʃ/).
Does sifilis have a plural?
No plural form is given for sifilis in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does sifilis change to shifilis?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shifilis. After ár (our) it stays ár sifilis, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'sifilis' used with the article in Irish?
Yes, disease names often take the article, so you will hear 'an tsifilis' as well as plain 'sifilis'.
