HeyRuaHow to say “homeopathy” in Irish
- Irish:
- hoiméapaite
- English:
- homeopathy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “hom-ay-AP-it-uh” /ˈhomʲeːapətʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- hoiméapaite, na hoiméapaite (e.g. cleachtóir na hoiméapaite, the homeopathy practitioner)
What does “hoiméapaite” mean?
- homeopathy
- A system of alternative medicine that treats illness with tiny doses of substances that would cause similar symptoms in a healthy person.Also: homoeopathy, homeopathic medicine, alternative medicine.
“Hoiméapaite” with the article
Here is hoiméapaite after the article (an t-alt).
an hoiméapaite
the homeopathy
No change after an
“Hoiméapaite” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using hoiméapaite, the Irish word for homeopathy.
Ní chreideann an dochtúir in hoiméapaite.
The doctor doesn't believe in homeopathy.
Tá suim mhór ag m'aintín sa hoiméapaite.
My aunt is very interested in homeopathy.
Bhain sí triail as hoiméapaite dá tinneas cinn.
She tried homeopathy for her headaches.
Is cineál leighis mhalartaigh í an hoiméapaite.
Homeopathy is a type of alternative medicine.
Níl fianaise eolaíoch ann go n-oibríonn hoiméapaite.
There is no scientific evidence that homeopathy works.
Cheannaigh sé leabhar faoi stair na hoiméapaite.
He bought a book about the history of homeopathy.
Tá cleachtóir hoiméapaite ag obair sa bhaile.
There is a homeopathy practitioner working in the town.
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Homeopathy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for homeopathy?
The Irish for homeopathy is hoiméapaite (pronounced “hom-ay-AP-it-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce hoiméapaite in Irish?
Hoiméapaite is said like “hom-ay-AP-it-uh” (IPA /ˈhomʲeːapətʲə/).
Does hoiméapaite have a plural?
No plural form is given for hoiméapaite in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does hoiméapaite begin with h?
It is a borrowing from English 'homeopathy', and the h is part of the word itself, not a mutation, so you say an hoiméapaite and na hoiméapaite.
