HeyRuaHow to say “dermatology” in Irish
- Irish:
- deirmeolaíocht
- English:
- dermatology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “jer-im-OH-lee-ukht” /ˌdʲɛɾʲəˈmʲoːliːxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- deirmeolaíochta, na deirmeolaíochta (e.g. roinn deirmeolaíochta, dermatology department)
What does “deirmeolaíocht” mean?
- dermatology
- The branch of medicine that deals with the skin and its diseases.Also: skin medicine, study of skin.
“Deirmeolaíocht” with the article
Here is deirmeolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an deirmeolaíocht
the dermatology
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Deirmeolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deirmeolaíocht, the Irish word for dermatology.
Is brainse den leigheas í an deirmeolaíocht.
Dermatology is a branch of medicine.
Tá suim mhór aici sa deirmeolaíocht.
She is very interested in dermatology.
Rinne sé staidéar ar dheirmeolaíocht i mBaile Átha Cliath.
He studied dermatology in Dublin.
Cuireadh chuig an roinn deirmeolaíochta mé.
I was sent to the dermatology department.
Tá dul chun cinn mór déanta sa deirmeolaíocht.
Great progress has been made in dermatology.
Is saineolaí deirmeolaíochta í mo dheirfiúr.
My sister is a dermatology specialist.
Ba mhaith liom gairm a bhaint amach i ndeirmeolaíocht.
I would like to make a career in dermatology.
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Dermatology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dermatology?
The Irish for dermatology is deirmeolaíocht (pronounced “jer-im-OH-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce deirmeolaíocht in Irish?
Deirmeolaíocht is said like “jer-im-OH-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˌdʲɛɾʲəˈmʲoːliːxt̪ˠ/).
Does deirmeolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for deirmeolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does deirmeolaíocht change to dheirmeolaíocht or ndeirmeolaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deirmeolaíocht becomes mo dheirmeolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeirmeolaíocht (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for a dermatologist?
A dermatologist is 'deirmeolaí', the person who practises 'deirmeolaíocht'.
