HeyRuaHow to say “gynaecologist” in Irish
- Irish:
- gínéiceolaí
- English:
- gynaecologist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GEE-nay-kyoh-lee” /ˈɟiːnʲeːcoːl̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- gínéiceolaithe (gynaecologists)
- Genitive singular:
- gínéiceolaí, an ghínéiceolaí (e.g. oifig an ghínéiceolaí, the gynaecologist's office)
- Genitive plural:
- gínéiceolaithe, na ngínéiceolaithe (e.g. cumann na ngínéiceolaithe, the gynaecologists' association)
What does “gínéiceolaí” mean?
- gynaecologist
- A doctor who specialises in the health of women's reproductive organs.Also: gynecologist, women's doctor.
“Gínéiceolaí” with the article
The plural of gynaecologist in Irish is gínéiceolaithe. Here is gínéiceolaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gínéiceolaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gínéiceolaí, the Irish word for gynaecologist.
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Gynaecologist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gynaecologist?
The Irish for gynaecologist is gínéiceolaí (pronounced “GEE-nay-kyoh-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gínéiceolaithe.
How do you pronounce gínéiceolaí in Irish?
Gínéiceolaí is said like “GEE-nay-kyoh-lee” (IPA /ˈɟiːnʲeːcoːl̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of gynaecologist in Irish?
The plural of gínéiceolaí is gínéiceolaithe; with the article, na gínéiceolaithe means “the gynaecologists”. The genitive plural is gínéiceolaithe, as in cumann na ngínéiceolaithe (the gynaecologists' association).
Why does gínéiceolaí change to ghínéiceolaí or ngínéiceolaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gínéiceolaí becomes mo ghínéiceolaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngínéiceolaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gínéiceolaí' and 'cnáimhseoir'?
A 'gínéiceolaí' is a gynaecologist who treats women's reproductive health generally, while a 'cnáimhseoir' is an obstetrician or midwife dealing with childbirth.
What is the name of the field itself?
The field is 'gínéiceolaíocht', gynaecology.
