HeyRuaHow to say “doctorate” in Irish
- Irish:
- dochtúireacht
- English:
- doctorate, doctoring
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOKH-too-rakht” /ˈd̪ˠɔxt̪ˠuːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- dochtúireachtaí (doctorates)
- Genitive singular:
- dochtúireachta, na dochtúireachta (e.g. tráchtas na dochtúireachta, the doctoral thesis)
- Genitive plural:
- dochtúireachtaí, na ndochtúireachtaí (e.g. líon na ndochtúireachtaí, the number of doctorates)
What does “dochtúireacht” mean?
“Dochtúireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- doctorate
- The highest university degree, awarded for advanced research, such as a PhD.Also: PhD, doctoral degree, doctor's degree.
1 other meaning: doctoring
- 2doctoring
- The work or practice of a medical doctor.Also: medical practice, practice of medicine.
“Dochtúireacht” with the article
The plural of doctorate in Irish is dochtúireachtaí. Here is dochtúireacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dochtúireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dochtúireacht, the Irish word for doctorate.
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Doctorate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for doctorate?
The Irish for doctorate is dochtúireacht (pronounced “DOKH-too-rakht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dochtúireachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean doctoring.
How do you pronounce dochtúireacht in Irish?
Dochtúireacht is said like “DOKH-too-rakht” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠɔxt̪ˠuːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of doctorate in Irish?
The plural of dochtúireacht is dochtúireachtaí; with the article, na dochtúireachtaí means “the doctorates”. The genitive plural is dochtúireachtaí, as in líon na ndochtúireachtaí (the number of doctorates).
Does dochtúireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dochtúireacht can mean doctorate or doctoring, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dochtúireacht change to dhochtúireacht or ndochtúireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dochtúireacht becomes mo dhochtúireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndochtúireacht (eclipsis).
How do I say I am doing a PhD?
Say 'Tá mé ag déanamh dochtúireachta', using the genitive after 'ag déanamh'.
Does dochtúireacht only mean a university degree?
Mostly yes, but it can also mean doctoring, the work of a doctor (dochtúir).
