HeyRuaHow to say “general practitioner” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthdhochtúir
- English:
- general practitioner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-ghukh-too-ir” /ˈɡnˠɑːˌɣɔxt̪ˠuːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- gnáthdhochtúirí (general practitioners)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthdhochtúra, an ghnáthdhochtúra (e.g. clinic an ghnáthdhochtúra, the GP's surgery)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthdhochtúirí, na ngnáthdhochtúirí (e.g. líon na ngnáthdhochtúirí, the number of GPs)
What does “gnáthdhochtúir” mean?
- general practitioner
- A family doctor who treats common illnesses in the community rather than specialising in one area.Also: gp, family doctor, doctor.
“Gnáthdhochtúir” with the article
The plural of general practitioner in Irish is gnáthdhochtúirí. Here is gnáthdhochtúir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthdhochtúir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthdhochtúir, the Irish word for general practitioner.
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General practitioner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for general practitioner?
The Irish for general practitioner is gnáthdhochtúir (pronounced “GNAW-ghukh-too-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnáthdhochtúirí.
How do you pronounce gnáthdhochtúir in Irish?
Gnáthdhochtúir is said like “GNAW-ghukh-too-ir” (IPA /ˈɡnˠɑːˌɣɔxt̪ˠuːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of general practitioner in Irish?
The plural of gnáthdhochtúir is gnáthdhochtúirí; with the article, na gnáthdhochtúirí means “the general practitioners”. The genitive plural is gnáthdhochtúirí, as in líon na ngnáthdhochtúirí (the number of GPs).
Why does gnáthdhochtúir change to ghnáthdhochtúir or ngnáthdhochtúir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthdhochtúir becomes mo ghnáthdhochtúir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthdhochtúir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between gnáthdhochtúir and dochtúir?
Dochtúir is any doctor, while gnáthdhochtúir specifically means a general practitioner or family doctor, as opposed to a speisialtóir (specialist).
