HeyRuaHow to say “infirmary” in Irish
- Irish:
- otharlann
- English:
- infirmary
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OH-ur-lun” /ˈɔhəɾˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- otharlanna (infirmaries)
- Genitive singular:
- otharlainne, na hotharlainne (e.g. doras na hotharlainne, the door of the infirmary)
- Genitive plural:
- otharlann, na n-otharlann (e.g. foirne otharlann, infirmary staffs)
What does “otharlann” mean?
- infirmary
- A place, often part of a school, institution or barracks, where sick people are cared for.Also: sick bay, hospital, sanatorium.
Other Irish words for infirmary: ospidéal (hospital)
“Otharlann” with the article
The plural of infirmary in Irish is otharlanna. Here is otharlann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Otharlann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using otharlann, the Irish word for infirmary.
Other nouns in Irish
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Infirmary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for infirmary?
The Irish for infirmary is otharlann (pronounced “OH-ur-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is otharlanna.
How do you pronounce otharlann in Irish?
Otharlann is said like “OH-ur-lun” (IPA /ˈɔhəɾˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of infirmary in Irish?
The plural of otharlann is otharlanna; with the article, na hotharlanna means “the infirmaries”. The genitive plural is otharlann, as in foirne otharlann (infirmary staffs).
Why does otharlann sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an otharlann (the infirmary), a hotharlann (her infirmary), a n-otharlann (their infirmary), na hotharlanna (the infirmaries).
What is the difference between 'otharlann' and 'ospidéal'?
'Ospidéal' is the ordinary word for a hospital, while 'otharlann' is an infirmary or sick bay, usually smaller and attached to an institution. It is built from 'othar' (patient) and '-lann' (place).
