HeyRuaHow to say “nursing” in Irish
- Irish:
- altranas
- English:
- nursing, fostering
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-truh-nus” /ˈal̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠən̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- altranais, an altranais (e.g. cúrsa altranais, a nursing course)
What does “altranas” mean?
“Altranas” 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 care, care of the sick.
1 other meaning: fostering
- 2fostering
- The rearing or nursing of a child, especially by someone other than the parent (older or literary use).Also: fosterage, nursing a child.
Other Irish words for nursing: banaltracht (nursing)
“Altranas” with the article
Here is altranas after the article (an t-alt).
“Altranas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using altranas, the Irish word for nursing.
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Nursing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nursing?
The Irish for nursing is altranas (pronounced “AL-truh-nus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean fostering.
How do you pronounce altranas in Irish?
Altranas is said like “AL-truh-nus” (IPA /ˈal̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠən̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does altranas have a plural?
No plural form is given for altranas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does altranas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Altranas can mean nursing or fostering, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does altranas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-altranas (the nursing), a haltranas (her nursing), a n-altranas (their nursing).
What is the difference between altranas and altra?
Altranas is the activity or profession of nursing, while altra (or banaltra) is the person, a nurse.
