HeyRuaHow to say “typhoid” in Irish
- Irish:
- tíofóideach
- English:
- typhoid
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TEE-uh-foh-jukh” /ˈtʲiːəfoːdʲəx/
- Genitive singular:
- tíofóidigh, an tíofóidigh (e.g. ráig tíofóidigh, an outbreak of typhoid)
What does “tíofóideach” mean?
- typhoid
- A serious infectious fever caused by bacteria in contaminated food or water.Also: typhoid fever, enteric fever.
“Tíofóideach” with the article
Here is tíofóideach after the article (an t-alt).
“Tíofóideach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tíofóideach, the Irish word for typhoid.
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Typhoid in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for typhoid?
The Irish for typhoid is tíofóideach (pronounced “TEE-uh-foh-jukh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce tíofóideach in Irish?
Tíofóideach is said like “TEE-uh-foh-jukh” (IPA /ˈtʲiːəfoːdʲəx/).
Does tíofóideach have a plural?
No plural form is given for tíofóideach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tíofóideach change to thíofóideach or dtíofóideach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tíofóideach becomes mo thíofóideach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtíofóideach (eclipsis).
Is tíofóideach the same as tífeas?
No. Tíofóideach is typhoid, while tífeas is typhus, a different disease; the word tíofóideach is also used as an adjective, as in fiabhras tíofóideach.
