HeyRuaHow to say “obstetrician” in Irish
- Irish:
- cnáimhseoir
- English:
- obstetrician
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KNAWV-shohr” /ˈkn̪ˠɑːvʲʃoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cnáimhseoirí (obstetricians)
- Genitive singular:
- cnáimhseora, an chnáimhseora (e.g. oifig an chnáimhseora, the obstetrician's office)
- Genitive plural:
- cnáimhseoirí, na gcnáimhseoirí (e.g. cumann na gcnáimhseoirí, the obstetricians' association)
What does “cnáimhseoir” mean?
- obstetrician
- A doctor who specialises in pregnancy and childbirth.Also: maternity doctor, childbirth specialist.
“Cnáimhseoir” with the article
The plural of obstetrician in Irish is cnáimhseoirí. Here is cnáimhseoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cnáimhseoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cnáimhseoir, the Irish word for obstetrician.
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Obstetrician in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for obstetrician?
The Irish for obstetrician is cnáimhseoir (pronounced “KNAWV-shohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cnáimhseoirí.
How do you pronounce cnáimhseoir in Irish?
Cnáimhseoir is said like “KNAWV-shohr” (IPA /ˈkn̪ˠɑːvʲʃoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of obstetrician in Irish?
The plural of cnáimhseoir is cnáimhseoirí; with the article, na cnáimhseoirí means “the obstetricians”. The genitive plural is cnáimhseoirí, as in cumann na gcnáimhseoirí (the obstetricians' association).
Why does cnáimhseoir change to chnáimhseoir or gcnáimhseoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cnáimhseoir becomes mo chnáimhseoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcnáimhseoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cnáimhseoir and cnáimhseach?
A cnáimhseoir is an obstetrician, a doctor, while cnáimhseach traditionally means a midwife; bean chabhrach is also used for midwife.
