HeyRuaHow to say “ophthalmologist” in Irish
- Irish:
- oftailmeolaí
- English:
- ophthalmologist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “of-TAL-yuh-moh-lee” /ˈɔf̪ˠt̪ˠəlʲmʲoːl̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- oftailmeolaithe (ophthalmologists)
- Genitive singular:
- oftailmeolaí, an oftailmeolaí (e.g. oifig an oftailmeolaí, the ophthalmologist's office)
- Genitive plural:
- oftailmeolaithe, na n-oftailmeolaithe (e.g. cumann na n-oftailmeolaithe, the ophthalmologists' association)
What does “oftailmeolaí” mean?
- ophthalmologist
- A doctor who specialises in diseases and disorders of the eye.Also: eye doctor, eye specialist, ophthalmic surgeon.
“Oftailmeolaí” with the article
The plural of ophthalmologist in Irish is oftailmeolaithe. Here is oftailmeolaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oftailmeolaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oftailmeolaí, the Irish word for ophthalmologist.
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Ophthalmologist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ophthalmologist?
The Irish for ophthalmologist is oftailmeolaí (pronounced “of-TAL-yuh-moh-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oftailmeolaithe.
How do you pronounce oftailmeolaí in Irish?
Oftailmeolaí is said like “of-TAL-yuh-moh-lee” (IPA /ˈɔf̪ˠt̪ˠəlʲmʲoːl̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of ophthalmologist in Irish?
The plural of oftailmeolaí is oftailmeolaithe; with the article, na hoftailmeolaithe means “the ophthalmologists”. The genitive plural is oftailmeolaithe, as in cumann na n-oftailmeolaithe (the ophthalmologists' association).
Why does oftailmeolaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oftailmeolaí (the ophthalmologist), a hoftailmeolaí (her ophthalmologist), a n-oftailmeolaí (their ophthalmologist), na hoftailmeolaithe (the ophthalmologists).
What is the difference between an oftailmeolaí and a radharceolaí?
An oftailmeolaí is a medical doctor specialising in eye disease and surgery, while a radharceolaí is an optician or optometrist who tests eyesight and prescribes glasses.
