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Neurosurgeon in Irish (Néaramháinlia): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for neurosurgeon is néaramháinlia, a masculine noun (plural néaramháinlianna).
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How to say “neurosurgeon” in Irish

Irish:
néaramháinlia
English:
neurosurgeon
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“NAY-ruh-vawn-lee-uh”  /ˈnʲeːɾˠəˌwaːnʲlʲiə/
Various forms
Plural:
néaramháinlianna (neurosurgeons)
Genitive singular:
néaramháinlia, an néaramháinlia (e.g. oifig an néaramháinlia, the neurosurgeon's office)
Genitive plural:
néaramháinlianna, na néaramháinlianna (e.g. cumann na néaramháinlianna, the association of neurosurgeons)

What does “néaramháinlia” mean?

neurosurgeon
A surgeon who specialises in operations on the brain, spine and nerves.Also: brain surgeon, nerve surgeon.

“Néaramháinlia” with the article

The plural of neurosurgeon in Irish is néaramháinlianna. Here is néaramháinlia after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an néaramháinlia
the neurosurgeon
No change after an
na néaramháinlianna
the neurosurgeons
Plural: no change after na

“Néaramháinlia” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using néaramháinlia, the Irish word for neurosurgeon.

Is néaramháinlia í a deirfiúr i mBaile Átha Cliath.
Her sister is a neurosurgeon in Dublin.
Rinne an néaramháinlia an obráid ar a inchinn.
The neurosurgeon operated on his brain.
Bhí orm fanacht sé mhí le néaramháinlia a fheiceáil.
I had to wait six months to see a neurosurgeon.
Labhair mé le comhairleoir an néaramháinlia inné.
I spoke with the neurosurgeon's adviser yesterday.
Níl ach beagán néaramháinlianna sa tír.
There are only a few neurosurgeons in the country.
Ba mhaith le mo mhac a bheith ina néaramháinlia.
My son would like to be a neurosurgeon.
Tá an néaramháinlia nua ag obair san ospidéal sin.
The new neurosurgeon is working in that hospital.

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Neurosurgeon in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for neurosurgeon?

The Irish for neurosurgeon is néaramháinlia (pronounced “NAY-ruh-vawn-lee-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is néaramháinlianna.

How do you pronounce néaramháinlia in Irish?

Néaramháinlia is said like “NAY-ruh-vawn-lee-uh” (IPA /ˈnʲeːɾˠəˌwaːnʲlʲiə/).

What is the plural of neurosurgeon in Irish?

The plural of néaramháinlia is néaramháinlianna; with the article, na néaramháinlianna means “the neurosurgeons”. The genitive plural is néaramháinlianna, as in cumann na néaramháinlianna (the association of neurosurgeons).

How is néaramháinlia different from néareolaí?

A néaramháinlia is a neurosurgeon who operates, while a néareolaí is a neurologist who diagnoses and treats nerve disorders without surgery.

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