HeyRuaHow to say “dietitian” in Irish
- Irish:
- diaitéiteach
- English:
- dietitian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-uh-tay-tyukh” /ˈdʲiəˌtʲeːtʲəx/
- Plural:
- diatéitigh (dietitians)
- Genitive singular:
- diaitéitigh, an diaitéitigh (e.g. comhairle an diaitéitigh, the dietitian's advice)
- Genitive plural:
- diatéiteach, na ndiatéiteach (e.g. cumann na ndiatéiteach, the association of dietitians)
What does “diaitéiteach” mean?
- dietitian
- A person trained in diet and nutrition who advises people on what to eat.Also: dietician, nutritionist, diet expert.
“Diaitéiteach” with the article
The plural of dietitian in Irish is diatéitigh. Here is diaitéiteach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Diaitéiteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using diaitéiteach, the Irish word for dietitian.
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Dietitian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dietitian?
The Irish for dietitian is diaitéiteach (pronounced “DEE-uh-tay-tyukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is diatéitigh.
How do you pronounce diaitéiteach in Irish?
Diaitéiteach is said like “DEE-uh-tay-tyukh” (IPA /ˈdʲiəˌtʲeːtʲəx/).
What is the plural of dietitian in Irish?
The plural of diaitéiteach is diatéitigh; with the article, na diatéitigh means “the dietitians”. The genitive plural is diatéiteach, as in cumann na ndiatéiteach (the association of dietitians).
Why does diaitéiteach change to dhiaitéiteach or ndiaitéiteach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) diaitéiteach becomes mo dhiaitéiteach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndiaitéiteach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'diaitéiteach' and 'aiste bia'?
'Diaitéiteach' is the person, a dietitian, while 'aiste bia' means a diet itself.
