HeyRuaHow to say “dentistry” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiaclóireacht
- English:
- dentistry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FEE-uh-kloh-ruhkht” /ˈfʲiəkloːɾʲəxt/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fiaclóireachta, na fiaclóireachta (e.g. scoil fiaclóireachta, school of dentistry)
What does “fiaclóireacht” mean?
- dentistry
- The work, profession or science of a dentist, caring for and treating teeth.Also: dental surgery, dental care, dental profession.
“Fiaclóireacht” with the article
Here is fiaclóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an fhiaclóireacht
the dentistry
Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)
“Fiaclóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiaclóireacht, the Irish word for dentistry.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar fhiaclóireacht.
She is studying dentistry.
Is gairm dheacair í an fhiaclóireacht.
Dentistry is a demanding profession.
Chuaigh mo dheartháir isteach san fhiaclóireacht.
My brother went into dentistry.
Tá an fhiaclóireacht an-chostasach sa tír seo.
Dentistry is very expensive in this country.
Fuair sé céim san fhiaclóireacht anuraidh.
He got a degree in dentistry last year.
Bhí cúrsa fiaclóireachta ar siúl san ollscoil.
A dentistry course was running at the university.
Tá mé ag smaoineamh ar ghairm na fiaclóireachta.
I am thinking about the dental profession.
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Dentistry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dentistry?
The Irish for dentistry is fiaclóireacht (pronounced “FEE-uh-kloh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fiaclóireacht in Irish?
Fiaclóireacht is said like “FEE-uh-kloh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈfʲiəkloːɾʲəxt/).
Does fiaclóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for fiaclóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fiaclóireacht change to fhiaclóireacht or bhfiaclóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiaclóireacht becomes m'fhiaclóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiaclóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the word for a dentist?
A dentist is 'fiaclóir', and the profession is 'fiaclóireacht', both from 'fiacail', meaning tooth.
