Nursing in Irish (Banaltracht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for nursing?

The Irish for nursing is banaltracht (pronounced “BAN-ul-trukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean nursing, fostering.

Q: Does banaltracht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Banaltracht can mean nursing or nursing, fostering, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “nursing” in Irish

Irish:: banaltracht
English:: nursing, nursing, fostering
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “BAN-ul-trukht” /ˈbˠanˠəl̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: banaltrachta, na banaltrachta (e.g. cúrsa banaltrachta, nursing course)

What does “banaltracht” mean?

“Banaltracht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

nursing: The profession or work of caring for sick or injured people as a nurse.Also: nursing profession, care of the sick.

1 other meaning: nursing, fostering

2nursing, fostering: The act of nursing or rearing a child, including wet-nursing or fosterage.Also: nursing, fostering, wet-nursing, rearing.

Other Irish words for nursing: altranas (nursing)

“Banaltracht” with the article

Here is banaltracht after the article (an t-alt).

an bhanaltracht

the nursing

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

“Banaltracht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using banaltracht, the Irish word for nursing.

Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar an mbanaltracht.

She is studying nursing.

Is post dian í an bhanaltracht.

Nursing is a demanding job.

Thosaigh mé cúrsa banaltrachta i mBaile Átha Cliath.

I started a nursing course in Dublin.

Ba mhaith le mo dheirfiúr dul le banaltracht.

My sister wants to go into nursing.

Tá ganntanas foirne sa bhanaltracht faoi láthair.

There is a staff shortage in nursing at the moment.

Chaith sé tríocha bliain i mbanaltracht.

He spent thirty years in nursing.

Fuair sí céim sa bhanaltracht ón ollscoil.

She got a degree in nursing from the university.

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Nursing in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for nursing?

The Irish for nursing is banaltracht (pronounced “BAN-ul-trukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean nursing, fostering.

How do you pronounce banaltracht in Irish?

Banaltracht is said like “BAN-ul-trukht” (IPA /ˈbˠanˠəl̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does banaltracht have a plural?

No plural form is given for banaltracht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does banaltracht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Banaltracht can mean nursing or nursing, fostering, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does banaltracht change to bhanaltracht or mbanaltracht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) banaltracht becomes mo bhanaltracht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbanaltracht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between banaltracht and banaltra?

Banaltra is a nurse, the person, while banaltracht is nursing, the profession or activity. Altra is also used for a nurse.

Nursing in Irish (Banaltracht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage