HeyRuaHow to say “female doctor” in Irish
- Irish:
- bandochtúir
- English:
- female doctor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAN-dukh-toor” /ˈbˠanˌd̪ˠɔxt̪ˠuːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- bandochtúirí (female doctors)
- Genitive singular:
- bandochtúra, an bhandochtúra (e.g. oifig an bhandochtúra, the female doctor's office)
- Genitive plural:
- bandochtúirí, na mbandochtúirí (e.g. líon na mbandochtúirí, the number of female doctors)
What does “bandochtúir” mean?
- female doctor
- A woman who is a doctor, especially a medical doctor.Also: woman doctor, lady doctor, doctor.
“Bandochtúir” with the article
The plural of female doctor in Irish is bandochtúirí. Here is bandochtúir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Bandochtúir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bandochtúir, the Irish word for female doctor.
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Female doctor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for female doctor?
The Irish for female doctor is bandochtúir (pronounced “BAN-dukh-toor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is bandochtúirí.
How do you pronounce bandochtúir in Irish?
Bandochtúir is said like “BAN-dukh-toor” (IPA /ˈbˠanˌd̪ˠɔxt̪ˠuːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of female doctor in Irish?
The plural of bandochtúir is bandochtúirí; with the article, na bandochtúirí means “the female doctors”. The genitive plural is bandochtúirí, as in líon na mbandochtúirí (the number of female doctors).
Why does bandochtúir change to bhandochtúir or mbandochtúir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bandochtúir becomes mo bhandochtúir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbandochtúir (eclipsis).
Do I have to say 'bandochtúir' for a woman doctor?
No, 'dochtúir' is used for any doctor and is far more common today; 'bandochtúir' simply specifies that the doctor is a woman.
