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depression in Irish

depression in Irish is dúlagar, gruaim, easca — depression means a mental health condition marked by persistent sadness, low energy, and loss of interest in life.

depression in Irish

dúlagar
noun
(psychology, usually, uncountable) A state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future; any of several mental disorders with this state of mind as a central feature.
gruaim
noun
(psychology, countable) A period of low morale or unhappiness (a period of experiencing the above-mentioned state of mind) which lasts longer than several weeks and may include ideation of self-inflicted injury or suicide.
easca
noun
(geography) An area that is lower in topography than its surroundings.
ísleacht
noun
(geography) An area that is lower in topography than its surroundings.
lagrach
noun
(meteorology) An area of lowered air pressure that generally brings moist weather, sometimes promoting hurricanes and tornadoes.
spealadh
noun
(economics) A period of major economic contraction.

What does "depression" mean?

  1. noun A mental health condition marked by persistent sadness, low energy, and loss of interest in life.
    "He started therapy after being diagnosed with depression."
  2. noun A period of severe decline in a country's economy, with high unemployment and falling output.
    "The Great Depression of the 1930s left lasting scars on the global economy."
  3. noun A hollow or sunken area, such as in land or a surface.
    "Rainwater collected in a small depression in the field."
  4. noun An area of low atmospheric pressure that often brings unsettled or stormy weather.
    "A tropical depression is expected to strengthen into a storm by the weekend."
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depression in a sentence

  • He started therapy after being diagnosed with depression.
  • Depression affects millions of people worldwide, not just mood but sleep and appetite too.
  • The Great Depression of the 1930s left lasting scars on the global economy.
  • Rainwater collected in a small depression in the field.

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What is "depression" in Irish?

"depression" in Irish is dúlagar, gruaim, easca. depression means: A mental health condition marked by persistent sadness, low energy, and loss of interest in life.

How do you use "depression" in a sentence?

Example: "He started therapy after being diagnosed with depression." In Irish, "depression" is dúlagar, gruaim, easca.

Are there other ways to say "depression" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 6 translations listed for "depression": dúlagar, gruaim, easca, ísleacht, lagrach, spealadh.

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