HeyRuaHow to say “clinician” in Irish
- Irish:
- cliniceoir
- English:
- clinician
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLIN-ik-yohr” /ˈclʲinʲəcoːrʲ/
- Plural:
- cliniceoirí (clinicians)
- Genitive singular:
- cliniceora, an chliniceora (e.g. tuairim an chliniceora, the clinician's opinion)
- Genitive plural:
- cliniceoirí, na gcliniceoirí (e.g. oiliúint na gcliniceoirí, the training of the clinicians)
What does “cliniceoir” mean?
- clinician
- A doctor or other health professional who works directly with patients in a clinic or hospital, rather than in research or teaching.Also: clinical practitioner, clinical doctor.
“Cliniceoir” with the article
The plural of clinician in Irish is cliniceoirí. Here is cliniceoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cliniceoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cliniceoir, the Irish word for clinician.
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Clinician in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clinician?
The Irish for clinician is cliniceoir (pronounced “KLIN-ik-yohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cliniceoirí.
How do you pronounce cliniceoir in Irish?
Cliniceoir is said like “KLIN-ik-yohr” (IPA /ˈclʲinʲəcoːrʲ/).
What is the plural of clinician in Irish?
The plural of cliniceoir is cliniceoirí; with the article, na cliniceoirí means “the clinicians”. The genitive plural is cliniceoirí, as in oiliúint na gcliniceoirí (the training of the clinicians).
Why does cliniceoir change to chliniceoir or gcliniceoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cliniceoir becomes mo chliniceoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcliniceoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cliniceoir' and 'dochtúir'?
'Dochtúir' is the everyday word for a doctor, while 'cliniceoir' is a more technical term for any health professional doing clinical work with patients, which can include nurses and therapists.
