HeyRuaHow to say “operation” in Irish
- Irish:
- oibríocht
- English:
- operation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EB-ree-ukht” /ˈɛbʲɾʲiːəxt̪/
- Plural:
- oibríochtaí (operations)
- Genitive singular:
- oibríochta, na hoibríochta (e.g. costas na hoibríochta, the cost of the operation)
- Genitive plural:
- oibríochtaí, na n-oibríochtaí (e.g. bainisteoir oibríochtaí, operations manager)
What does “oibríocht” mean?
“Oibríocht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- operation
- A planned piece of work or activity, especially a military, police or business operation.Also: undertaking, campaign.
“Oibríocht” with the article
The plural of operation in Irish is oibríochtaí. Here is oibríocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oibríocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oibríocht, 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 oibríocht (pronounced “EB-ree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is oibríochtaí.
How do you pronounce oibríocht in Irish?
Oibríocht is said like “EB-ree-ukht” (IPA /ˈɛbʲɾʲiːəxt̪/).
What is the plural of operation in Irish?
The plural of oibríocht is oibríochtaí; with the article, na hoibríochtaí means “the operations”. The genitive plural is oibríochtaí, as in bainisteoir oibríochtaí (operations manager).
Why does oibríocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an oibríocht (the operation), a hoibríocht (her operation), a n-oibríocht (their operation), na hoibríochtaí (the operations).
What is the difference between 'oibríocht' and 'obráid'?
For a medical operation people often say 'obráid', while 'oibríocht' is the more general and formal word, also used for military, business and mathematical operations.
