HeyRuaHow to say “virus” in Irish
- Irish:
- víreas
- English:
- virus, computer virus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “VEER-uss” /ˈvʲiːɾʲəs/
- Plural:
- víris (viruses)
- Genitive singular:
- víris, an víris (e.g. leathadh an víris, the spread of the virus)
- Genitive plural:
- víreas, na víreas (e.g. leathadh na víreas, the spread of the viruses)
What does “víreas” mean?
“Víreas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- virus
- A tiny organism that causes disease by infecting living cells.Also: germ, infection.
1 other meaning: computer virus
- 2computer virus
- A harmful program that copies itself and damages computers or data.Also: virus, malware.
“Víreas” with the article
The plural of virus in Irish is víris. Here is víreas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Víreas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using víreas, the Irish word for virus.
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Virus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for virus?
The Irish for virus is víreas (pronounced “VEER-uss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is víris. Depending on context it can also mean computer virus.
How do you pronounce víreas in Irish?
Víreas is said like “VEER-uss” (IPA /ˈvʲiːɾʲəs/).
What is the plural of virus in Irish?
The plural of víreas is víris; with the article, na víris means “the viruses”. The genitive plural is víreas, as in leathadh na víreas (the spread of the viruses).
Does víreas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Víreas can mean virus or computer virus, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'víreas' and 'baictéar'?
'Víreas' is a virus and 'baictéar' is a bacterium; antibiotics work against 'baictéir' but not against 'víris'.
