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Anaesthetist in Irish (Ainéistéisí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for anaesthetist is ainéistéisí, a masculine noun (plural ainéistéisithe).
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How to say “anaesthetist” in Irish

Irish:
ainéistéisí
English:
anaesthetist
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“an-yaysh-TAY-shee”  /ˈanʲeːʃtʲeːʃiː/
Various forms
Plural:
ainéistéisithe (anaesthetists)
Genitive singular:
ainéistéisí, an ainéistéisí (e.g. obair an ainéistéisí, the anaesthetist's work)
Genitive plural:
ainéistéisithe, na n-ainéistéisithe (e.g. cumann na n-ainéistéisithe, the association of anaesthetists)

What does “ainéistéisí” mean?

anaesthetist
A doctor who gives patients anaesthetic so they feel no pain during an operation.Also: anesthetist, anaesthesiologist, anesthesiologist.

“Ainéistéisí” with the article

The plural of anaesthetist in Irish is ainéistéisithe. Here is ainéistéisí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-ainéistéisí
the anaesthetist
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
na hainéistéisithe
the anaesthetists
Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Ainéistéisí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ainéistéisí, the Irish word for anaesthetist.

Is ainéistéisí í mo dheirfiúr.
My sister is an anaesthetist.
Labhair an t-ainéistéisí liom roimh an obráid.
The anaesthetist spoke to me before the operation.
Tá ainéistéisithe ag teastáil san ospidéal.
Anaesthetists are needed in the hospital.
Bhí lámh an ainéistéisí an-socair.
The anaesthetist's hand was very steady.
Ba é m'ainéistéisí a mhínigh gach rud.
It was my anaesthetist who explained everything.
Tá ganntanas ainéistéisithe sa tír.
There is a shortage of anaesthetists in the country.
D'oibrigh sé mar ainéistéisí i mBaile Átha Cliath.
He worked as an anaesthetist in Dublin.

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Anaesthetist in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for anaesthetist?

The Irish for anaesthetist is ainéistéisí (pronounced “an-yaysh-TAY-shee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ainéistéisithe.

How do you pronounce ainéistéisí in Irish?

Ainéistéisí is said like “an-yaysh-TAY-shee” (IPA /ˈanʲeːʃtʲeːʃiː/).

What is the plural of anaesthetist in Irish?

The plural of ainéistéisí is ainéistéisithe; with the article, na hainéistéisithe means “the anaesthetists”. The genitive plural is ainéistéisithe, as in cumann na n-ainéistéisithe (the association of anaesthetists).

Why does ainéistéisí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ainéistéisí (the anaesthetist), a hainéistéisí (her anaesthetist), a n-ainéistéisí (their anaesthetist), na hainéistéisithe (the anaesthetists).

What is the difference between 'ainéistéisí' and 'ainéistéiseach'?

'Ainéistéisí' is the person, the anaesthetist, while 'ainéistéiseach' is the anaesthetic itself, the substance given to the patient.

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