Gastroenterology in Irish (Gaistreintreolaíocht)

Q: What is the Irish for gastroenterology?

The Irish for gastroenterology is gaistreintreolaíocht (pronounced “GASH-trin-tyrroh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “gastroenterology” in Irish

Irish:: gaistreintreolaíocht
English:: gastroenterology
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “GASH-trin-tyrroh-lee-ukht” /ˈɡaʃtʲɾʲɛnʲtʲˌɾʲoːliːəxt/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: gaistreintreolaíochta, na gaistreintreolaíochta (e.g. roinn na gaistreintreolaíochta, the gastroenterology department)

What does “gaistreintreolaíocht” mean?

gastroenterology: The branch of medicine that studies the stomach, intestines and digestive system and their diseases.Also: digestive medicine, gut medicine.

“Gaistreintreolaíocht” with the article

Here is gaistreintreolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an ghaistreintreolaíocht

the gastroenterology

Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)

“Gaistreintreolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gaistreintreolaíocht, the Irish word for gastroenterology.

Is brainse den leigheas í an ghaistreintreolaíocht.

Gastroenterology is a branch of medicine.

Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar ghaistreintreolaíocht.

She is studying gastroenterology.

Oibríonn mo dheartháir i roinn na gaistreintreolaíochta.

My brother works in the gastroenterology department.

Is saineolaí í ar an ngaistreintreolaíocht.

She is an expert in gastroenterology.

Cuireadh chuig clinic gaistreintreolaíochta é.

He was sent to a gastroenterology clinic.

Tá suim mhór agam sa ghaistreintreolaíocht.

I have a great interest in gastroenterology.

Bhain an chomhdháil le gaistreintreolaíocht.

The conference was about gastroenterology.

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Gastroenterology in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for gastroenterology?

The Irish for gastroenterology is gaistreintreolaíocht (pronounced “GASH-trin-tyrroh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce gaistreintreolaíocht in Irish?

Gaistreintreolaíocht is said like “GASH-trin-tyrroh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɡaʃtʲɾʲɛnʲtʲˌɾʲoːliːəxt/).

Does gaistreintreolaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for gaistreintreolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does gaistreintreolaíocht change to ghaistreintreolaíocht or ngaistreintreolaíocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gaistreintreolaíocht becomes mo ghaistreintreolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngaistreintreolaíocht (eclipsis).

What is a gastroenterologist called in Irish?

A gastroenterologist is a 'gaistreintreolaí', formed from the same stem as 'gaistreintreolaíocht'.

Gastroenterology in Irish (Gaistreintreolaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage