HeyRuaHow to say “ophthalmology” in Irish
- Irish:
- oftailmeolaíocht
- English:
- ophthalmology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “of-tal-YOH-lee-ukht” /ˈɔft̪ˠalʲˌmʲoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- oftailmeolaíochta, na hoftailmeolaíochta (e.g. roinn na hoftailmeolaíochta, the department of ophthalmology)
What does “oftailmeolaíocht” mean?
- ophthalmology
- The branch of medicine that deals with the eye and its diseases.Also: eye medicine, study of the eye.
“Oftailmeolaíocht” with the article
Here is oftailmeolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Oftailmeolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oftailmeolaíocht, the Irish word for ophthalmology.
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Ophthalmology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ophthalmology?
The Irish for ophthalmology is oftailmeolaíocht (pronounced “of-tal-YOH-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce oftailmeolaíocht in Irish?
Oftailmeolaíocht is said like “of-tal-YOH-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɔft̪ˠalʲˌmʲoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does oftailmeolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for oftailmeolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does oftailmeolaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an oftailmeolaíocht (the ophthalmology), a hoftailmeolaíocht (her ophthalmology), a n-oftailmeolaíocht (their ophthalmology).
What is an ophthalmologist called in Irish?
An ophthalmologist is an 'oftailmeolaí', the specialist who practises oftailmeolaíocht.
