HeyRuaHow to say “ulcer” in Irish
- Irish:
- othras
- English:
- ulcer, sickness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UH-ruhs” /ˈɔɾˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- othrais (ulcers)
- Genitive singular:
- othrais, an othrais (e.g. cóireáil an othrais, treatment of the ulcer)
- Genitive plural:
- othras, na n-othras (e.g. cúiseanna na n-othras, the causes of the ulcers)
What does “othras” mean?
“Othras” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ulcer
- An open sore on the skin or on the lining of an organ such as the stomach.Also: sore, stomach ulcer, open sore.
1 other meaning: sickness
- 2sickness
- Illness or infirmity, especially a lingering sickness; a literary or older use.Also: illness, infirmity, malady.
“Othras” with the article
The plural of ulcer in Irish is othrais. Here is othras after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Othras” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using othras, the Irish word for ulcer.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Ulcer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ulcer?
The Irish for ulcer is othras (pronounced “UH-ruhs”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is othrais. Depending on context it can also mean sickness.
How do you pronounce othras in Irish?
Othras is said like “UH-ruhs” (IPA /ˈɔɾˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of ulcer in Irish?
The plural of othras is othrais; with the article, na hothrais means “the ulcers”. The genitive plural is othras, as in cúiseanna na n-othras (the causes of the ulcers).
Does othras have more than one meaning?
Yes. Othras can mean ulcer or sickness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does othras sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-othras (the ulcer), a hothras (her ulcer), a n-othras (their ulcer), na hothrais (the ulcers).
Is othras related to othar?
Yes, both come from the same root: othar means a patient, while othras is an ulcer or sickness. Ospidéal is the usual word for hospital, though otharlann also exists.
