HeyRuaHow to say “clinic” in Irish
- Irish:
- clinic
- English:
- clinic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLIN-ik” /ˈclʲɪnʲɪcː/
- Plural:
- clinicí (clinics)
- Genitive singular:
- clinic, an chlinic (e.g. doras an chlinic, the door of the clinic)
- Genitive plural:
- clinicí, na gclinicí (e.g. líon na gclinicí, the number of clinics)
What does “clinic” mean?
- clinic
- A place, often part of a hospital or health service, where people go to see a doctor or get medical advice or treatment.Also: health clinic, medical clinic, outpatient clinic.
“Clinic” with the article
The plural of clinic in Irish is clinicí. Here is clinic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clinic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clinic, the Irish word for clinic.
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Clinic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clinic?
The Irish for clinic is clinic (pronounced “KLIN-ik”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clinicí.
How do you pronounce clinic in Irish?
Clinic is said like “KLIN-ik” (IPA /ˈclʲɪnʲɪcː/).
What is the plural of clinic in Irish?
The plural of clinic is clinicí; with the article, na clinicí means “the clinics”. The genitive plural is clinicí, as in líon na gclinicí (the number of clinics).
Why does clinic change to chlinic or gclinic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clinic becomes mo chlinic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclinic (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'clinic' and 'ospidéal'?
A 'clinic' is a place for consultations or outpatient treatment, while an 'ospidéal' is a hospital where patients may stay overnight. A clinic is often held within an ospidéal.
