HeyRuaHow to say “gynaecology” in Irish
- Irish:
- gínéiceolaíocht
- English:
- gynaecology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GEE-nay-kyoh-lee-ukht” /ˈɟiːnʲeːcoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- gínéiceolaíocht, na gínéiceolaíocht (e.g. ollamh gínéiceolaíocht, professor of gynaecology)
What does “gínéiceolaíocht” mean?
- gynaecology
- The branch of medicine that deals with women's health, especially the reproductive system.Also: gynecology, women's medicine.
“Gínéiceolaíocht” with the article
Here is gínéiceolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Gínéiceolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gínéiceolaíocht, the Irish word for gynaecology.
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Gynaecology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gynaecology?
The Irish for gynaecology is gínéiceolaíocht (pronounced “GEE-nay-kyoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce gínéiceolaíocht in Irish?
Gínéiceolaíocht is said like “GEE-nay-kyoh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɟiːnʲeːcoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does gínéiceolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for gínéiceolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does gínéiceolaíocht change to ghínéiceolaíocht or ngínéiceolaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gínéiceolaíocht becomes mo ghínéiceolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngínéiceolaíocht (eclipsis).
What is a gynaecologist called in Irish?
A gynaecologist is 'gínéiceolaí'. The related field of obstetrics is 'cnáimhseachas'.
