HeyRuaHow to say “operation” in Irish
- Irish:
- oibriúchán
- English:
- operation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “eb-roo-KHAWN” /ɛbʲɾʲuːxaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- oibriúcháin (operations)
- Genitive singular:
- oibriúcháin, an oibriúcháin (e.g. costas an oibriúcháin, the cost of the operation)
- Genitive plural:
- oibriúchán, na n-oibriúchán (e.g. bainisteoir oibriúchán, operations manager)
What does “oibriúchán” mean?
“Oibriúchán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- operation
- The working or running of a machine, system or process, or a single action carried out in it.Also: working, functioning, running.
“Oibriúchán” with the article
The plural of operation in Irish is oibriúcháin. Here is oibriúchán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oibriúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oibriúchán, the Irish word for operation.
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Operation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for operation?
The Irish for operation is oibriúchán (pronounced “eb-roo-KHAWN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oibriúcháin.
How do you pronounce oibriúchán in Irish?
Oibriúchán is said like “eb-roo-KHAWN” (IPA /ɛbʲɾʲuːxaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of operation in Irish?
The plural of oibriúchán is oibriúcháin; with the article, na hoibriúcháin means “the operations”. The genitive plural is oibriúchán, as in bainisteoir oibriúchán (operations manager).
Why does oibriúchán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oibriúchán (the operation), a hoibriúchán (her operation), a n-oibriúchán (their operation), na hoibriúcháin (the operations).
Is 'oibriúchán' used for a surgical operation?
No, a surgical operation is 'obráid'. 'Oibriúchán' is used for the operation of machines, systems or organised undertakings.
