HeyRuaHow to say “medicine” in Irish
- Irish:
- liacht
- English:
- medicine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “lee-akht” /lʲiəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- liachta, na liachta (e.g. dámh na liachta, the faculty of medicine)
What does “liacht” mean?
- medicine
- The science, practice or profession of treating and curing illness; leechcraft.Also: medical practice, medical profession, physic, leechcraft.
Other Irish words for medicine: cógas (medicine)
“Liacht” with the article
Here is liacht after the article (an t-alt).
an liacht
the medicine
No change after an
“Liacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using liacht, the Irish word for medicine.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar an liacht.
She is studying medicine.
Is gairm uasal í an liacht.
Medicine is a noble profession.
Chuaigh sé le liacht san ollscoil.
He took up medicine at university.
Bhain sí céim amach sa liacht.
She graduated in medicine.
Tá dul chun cinn mór déanta sa liacht.
Great progress has been made in medicine.
Is mac léinn liachta é mo dheartháir.
My brother is a medical student.
Bhí liacht á cleachtadh aige le fiche bliain.
He had been practising medicine for twenty years.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Medicine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for medicine?
The Irish for medicine is liacht (pronounced “lee-akht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce liacht in Irish?
Liacht is said like “lee-akht” (IPA /lʲiəxt̪ˠ/).
Does liacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for liacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'liacht' different from 'leigheas' and 'cógas'?
'Liacht' is medicine as a science or profession, 'leigheas' is a cure or healing, and 'cógas' is a medicine you take, a drug or mixture.
Is 'liacht' in 'Cá liacht uair?' the same word?
No, that is a separate word meaning 'how many', as in 'Cá liacht uair a theip orthu?', unrelated to medicine.
