HeyRuaHow to say “optician” in Irish
- Irish:
- radharceolaí
- English:
- optician
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RYE-ark-oh-lee” /ˈɾˠəiɾˠkoːl̪ˠiː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- radharceolaithe (opticians)
- Genitive singular:
- radharceolaí, an radharceolaí (e.g. siopa an radharceolaí, the optician's shop)
- Genitive plural:
- radharceolaithe, na radharceolaithe (e.g. cumann na radharceolaithe, the association of the opticians)
What does “radharceolaí” mean?
- optician
- A person who tests eyesight and prescribes or supplies glasses and contact lenses.Also: optometrist, eye doctor, ophthalmic optician.
“Radharceolaí” with the article
The plural of optician in Irish is radharceolaithe. Here is radharceolaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an radharceolaí
the optician
No change after an
na radharceolaithe
the opticians
Plural: no change after na
“Radharceolaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using radharceolaí, the Irish word for optician.
Tá coinne agam leis an radharceolaí amárach.
I have an appointment with the optician tomorrow.
Is radharceolaí í mo dheirfiúr.
My sister is an optician.
Thástáil an radharceolaí mo shúile inné.
The optician tested my eyes yesterday.
Tá oifig an radharceolaí ar an bpríomhshráid.
The optician's office is on the main street.
Tá beirt radharceolaithe ag obair sa siopa sin.
Two opticians work in that shop.
Dúirt mo radharceolaí go dteastaíonn spéaclaí uaim.
My optician said I need glasses.
Ba mhaith liom bheith i mo radharceolaí.
I would like to be an optician.
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Optician in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for optician?
The Irish for optician is radharceolaí (pronounced “RYE-ark-oh-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is radharceolaithe.
How do you pronounce radharceolaí in Irish?
Radharceolaí is said like “RYE-ark-oh-lee” (IPA /ˈɾˠəiɾˠkoːl̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of optician in Irish?
The plural of radharceolaí is radharceolaithe; with the article, na radharceolaithe means “the opticians”. The genitive plural is radharceolaithe, as in cumann na radharceolaithe (the association of the opticians).
How is 'radharceolaí' formed?
It comes from 'radharc' (sight) plus '-eolaí' (expert), so it literally means a sight expert.
