HeyRuaHow to say “catheter” in Irish
- Irish:
- cataitéar
- English:
- catheter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAT-uh-tyayr” /ˈkat̪ˠət̠ʲeːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- cataitéir (catheters)
- Genitive singular:
- cataitéir, an chataitéir (e.g. fad an chataitéir, length of the catheter)
- Genitive plural:
- cataitéar, na gcataitéar (e.g. úsáid na gcataitéar, the use of the catheters)
What does “cataitéar” mean?
- catheter
- A thin flexible tube put into the body to drain fluid, especially urine, or to deliver medicine.Also: urinary catheter, medical tube.
“Cataitéar” with the article
The plural of catheter in Irish is cataitéir. Here is cataitéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cataitéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cataitéar, the Irish word for catheter.
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Catheter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for catheter?
The Irish for catheter is cataitéar (pronounced “KAT-uh-tyayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cataitéir.
How do you pronounce cataitéar in Irish?
Cataitéar is said like “KAT-uh-tyayr” (IPA /ˈkat̪ˠət̠ʲeːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of catheter in Irish?
The plural of cataitéar is cataitéir; with the article, na cataitéir means “the catheters”. The genitive plural is cataitéar, as in úsáid na gcataitéar (the use of the catheters).
Why does cataitéar change to chataitéar or gcataitéar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cataitéar becomes mo chataitéar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcataitéar (eclipsis).
Is there a native Irish word for catheter?
The standard term is the borrowing 'cataitéar'; a general tube is 'feadán', but 'cataitéar' is the medical term used in hospitals.
