HeyRuaHow to say “orthodontist” in Irish
- Irish:
- ortadóntóir
- English:
- orthodontist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “or-uh-DOHN-tohr” /ˈɔɾˠət̪ˠoːn̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- ortadóntóirí (orthodontists)
- Genitive singular:
- ortadóntóra, an ortadóntóra (e.g. clinic an ortadóntóra, the orthodontist's clinic)
- Genitive plural:
- ortadóntóirí, na n-ortadóntóirí (e.g. cumann na n-ortadóntóirí, the orthodontists' association)
What does “ortadóntóir” mean?
- orthodontist
- A dentist who specialises in straightening teeth and correcting the position of the jaw.Also: brace dentist, teeth straightening specialist.
“Ortadóntóir” with the article
The plural of orthodontist in Irish is ortadóntóirí. Here is ortadóntóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ortadóntóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ortadóntóir, the Irish word for orthodontist.
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Orthodontist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for orthodontist?
The Irish for orthodontist is ortadóntóir (pronounced “or-uh-DOHN-tohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ortadóntóirí.
How do you pronounce ortadóntóir in Irish?
Ortadóntóir is said like “or-uh-DOHN-tohr” (IPA /ˈɔɾˠət̪ˠoːn̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of orthodontist in Irish?
The plural of ortadóntóir is ortadóntóirí; with the article, na hortadóntóirí means “the orthodontists”. The genitive plural is ortadóntóirí, as in cumann na n-ortadóntóirí (the orthodontists' association).
Why does ortadóntóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ortadóntóir (the orthodontist), a hortadóntóir (her orthodontist), a n-ortadóntóir (their orthodontist), na hortadóntóirí (the orthodontists).
What is the difference between 'ortadóntóir' and 'fiaclóir'?
A 'fiaclóir' is a general dentist, while an 'ortadóntóir' is a specialist who straightens teeth, for example with braces.
