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Hydrotherapy in Irish (Hidriteiripe): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for hydrotherapy is hidriteiripe, a feminine noun.
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How to say “hydrotherapy” in Irish

Irish:
hidriteiripe
English:
hydrotherapy
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine
Pronunciation:
“HID-rih-ter-ih-peh”  /ˈhɪdʲɾʲəˌtʲɛɾʲəpʲə/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
hidriteiripe, na hidriteiripe (e.g. linn hidriteiripe, hydrotherapy pool)

What does “hidriteiripe” mean?

hydrotherapy
The treatment of illness or injury using water, such as exercises in a pool or baths.Also: water therapy, water treatment.

“Hidriteiripe” with the article

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

an hidriteiripe
the hydrotherapy
No change after an

“Hidriteiripe” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using hidriteiripe, the Irish word for hydrotherapy.

Moladh hidriteiripe dom tar éis na timpiste.
Hydrotherapy was recommended to me after the accident.
Cabhraíonn an hidriteiripe le pian sna hailt.
Hydrotherapy helps with pain in the joints.
Tá linn hidriteiripe san ospidéal nua.
There is a hydrotherapy pool in the new hospital.
Bíonn seisiún hidriteiripe aici gach Máirt.
She has a hydrotherapy session every Tuesday.
Is cineál fisiteiripe í an hidriteiripe.
Hydrotherapy is a type of physiotherapy.
Thosaigh mé ar hidriteiripe an mhí seo caite.
I started hydrotherapy last month.
Is maith le m'athair an hidriteiripe go mór.
My father really likes the hydrotherapy.

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Hydrotherapy in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for hydrotherapy?

The Irish for hydrotherapy is hidriteiripe (pronounced “HID-rih-ter-ih-peh”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce hidriteiripe in Irish?

Hidriteiripe is said like “HID-rih-ter-ih-peh” (IPA /ˈhɪdʲɾʲəˌtʲɛɾʲəpʲə/).

Does hidriteiripe have a plural?

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

How is 'hidriteiripe' related to other therapy words?

It is built on 'teiripe' (therapy), like 'fisiteiripe' (physiotherapy), with the prefix 'hidri-' meaning water.

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