HeyRuaHow to say “ear specialist” in Irish
- Irish:
- cluaslia
- English:
- ear specialist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLOO-us-lee-uh” /ˈkl̪ˠuəsˌl̠ʲiə/
- Plural:
- cluaslianna (ear specialists)
- Genitive singular:
- cluaslia, an chluaslia (e.g. oifig an chluaslia, the ear specialist's office)
- Genitive plural:
- cluaslianna, na gcluaslianna (e.g. cumann na gcluaslianna, the association of ear specialists)
What does “cluaslia” mean?
- ear specialist
- A doctor who specialises in treating diseases and problems of the ear.Also: otologist, ear doctor, aurist.
“Cluaslia” with the article
The plural of ear specialist in Irish is cluaslianna. Here is cluaslia after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cluaslia” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cluaslia, the Irish word for ear specialist.
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Ear specialist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ear specialist?
The Irish for ear specialist is cluaslia (pronounced “KLOO-us-lee-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cluaslianna.
How do you pronounce cluaslia in Irish?
Cluaslia is said like “KLOO-us-lee-uh” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠuəsˌl̠ʲiə/).
What is the plural of ear specialist in Irish?
The plural of cluaslia is cluaslianna; with the article, na cluaslianna means “the ear specialists”. The genitive plural is cluaslianna, as in cumann na gcluaslianna (the association of ear specialists).
Why does cluaslia change to chluaslia or gcluaslia?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cluaslia becomes mo chluaslia (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcluaslia (eclipsis).
How is 'cluaslia' formed?
It combines 'cluas' (ear) and 'lia' (physician), so 'cluaslia' literally means ear physician; compare 'súil-lia' for an eye specialist.
