HeyRuaHow to say “medical practitioner” in Irish
- Irish:
- liachleachtóir
- English:
- medical practitioner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEE-uh-khlakh-tohr” /ˈlʲiəxlʲaxt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- liachleachtóirí (medical practitioners)
- Genitive singular:
- liachleachtóra, an liachleachtóra (e.g. oifig an liachleachtóra, the medical practitioner's office)
- Genitive plural:
- liachleachtóirí, na liachleachtóirí (e.g. cumann na liachleachtóirí, the medical practitioners' association)
What does “liachleachtóir” mean?
- medical practitioner
- A person qualified and working as a doctor, especially one in general practice.Also: practitioner, doctor, physician, general practitioner.
“Liachleachtóir” with the article
The plural of medical practitioner in Irish is liachleachtóirí. Here is liachleachtóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Liachleachtóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using liachleachtóir, the Irish word for medical practitioner.
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Medical practitioner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for medical practitioner?
The Irish for medical practitioner is liachleachtóir (pronounced “LEE-uh-khlakh-tohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is liachleachtóirí.
How do you pronounce liachleachtóir in Irish?
Liachleachtóir is said like “LEE-uh-khlakh-tohr” (IPA /ˈlʲiəxlʲaxt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of medical practitioner in Irish?
The plural of liachleachtóir is liachleachtóirí; with the article, na liachleachtóirí means “the medical practitioners”. The genitive plural is liachleachtóirí, as in cumann na liachleachtóirí (the medical practitioners' association).
What is the difference between liachleachtóir and dochtúir?
Dochtúir is the everyday word for a doctor, while liachleachtóir is the formal or official term for a medical practitioner, often seen in legal and health service texts.
