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Neurologist in Irish (Néareolaí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for neurologist is néareolaí, a masculine noun (plural néareolaithe).
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How to say “neurologist” in Irish

Irish:
néareolaí
English:
neurologist
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“NAYR-oh-lee”  /ˈnʲeːɾˠoːlˠiː/
Various forms
Plural:
néareolaithe (neurologists)
Genitive singular:
néareolaí, an néareolaí (e.g. oifig an néareolaí, the neurologist's office)
Genitive plural:
néareolaithe, na néareolaithe (e.g. cumann na néareolaithe, the neurologists' association)

What does “néareolaí” mean?

neurologist
A doctor or scientist who specialises in the nervous system and its diseases.Also: nerve specialist, neurology doctor.

“Néareolaí” with the article

The plural of neurologist in Irish is néareolaithe. Here is néareolaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an néareolaí
the neurologist
No change after an
na néareolaithe
the neurologists
Plural: no change after na

“Néareolaí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using néareolaí, the Irish word for neurologist.

Is néareolaí í mo dheirfiúr.
My sister is a neurologist.
Chuir an dochtúir chuig néareolaí mé.
The doctor referred me to a neurologist.
Tá coinne agam leis an néareolaí amárach.
I have an appointment with the neurologist tomorrow.
Bhí liosta feithimh fada ag an néareolaí.
The neurologist had a long waiting list.
Níl go leor néareolaithe sa tír seo.
There are not enough neurologists in this country.
Léigh mé tuairisc an néareolaí inné.
I read the neurologist's report yesterday.
Tháinig néareolaithe ón Eoraip chuig an gcomhdháil.
Neurologists from Europe came to the conference.

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Neurologist in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for neurologist?

The Irish for neurologist is néareolaí (pronounced “NAYR-oh-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is néareolaithe.

How do you pronounce néareolaí in Irish?

Néareolaí is said like “NAYR-oh-lee” (IPA /ˈnʲeːɾˠoːlˠiː/).

What is the plural of neurologist in Irish?

The plural of néareolaí is néareolaithe; with the article, na néareolaithe means “the neurologists”. The genitive plural is néareolaithe, as in cumann na néareolaithe (the neurologists' association).

What is the word for the field itself?

The field is 'néareolaíocht' (neurology), and a neurologist is 'néareolaí'; the prefix 'néar-' relates to 'néaróg' (nerve).

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