HeyRuaHow to say “orthopaedics” in Irish
- Irish:
- ortaipéidic
- English:
- orthopaedics
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “or-tuh-PAY-dik” /ˈɔɾˠt̪ˠəˌpʲeːdʲɪc/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ortaipéidice, na hortaipéidice (e.g. roinn na hortaipéidice, the orthopaedics department)
What does “ortaipéidic” mean?
- orthopaedics
- The branch of medicine that deals with bones, joints and muscles and the correction of their injuries and deformities.Also: orthopedics, orthopaedic medicine, bone surgery.
“Ortaipéidic” with the article
Here is ortaipéidic after the article (an t-alt).
an ortaipéidic
the orthopaedics
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Ortaipéidic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ortaipéidic, the Irish word for orthopaedics.
Is brainse den leigheas í an ortaipéidic.
Orthopaedics is a branch of medicine.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar ortaipéidic.
She is studying orthopaedics.
Oibríonn mo dheartháir i roinn na hortaipéidice.
My brother works in the orthopaedics department.
Is saineolaí ortaipéidice é an dochtúir sin.
That doctor is an orthopaedics specialist.
Bhí suim aici riamh san ortaipéidic.
She was always interested in orthopaedics.
Tá dul chun cinn mór déanta san ortaipéidic.
Great progress has been made in orthopaedics.
Cuireadh chuig clinic ortaipéidice é tar éis na timpiste.
He was sent to an orthopaedics clinic after the accident.
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Orthopaedics in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for orthopaedics?
The Irish for orthopaedics is ortaipéidic (pronounced “or-tuh-PAY-dik”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ortaipéidic in Irish?
Ortaipéidic is said like “or-tuh-PAY-dik” (IPA /ˈɔɾˠt̪ˠəˌpʲeːdʲɪc/).
Does ortaipéidic have a plural?
No plural form is given for ortaipéidic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ortaipéidic sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ortaipéidic (the orthopaedics), a hortaipéidic (her orthopaedics), a n-ortaipéidic (their orthopaedics).
How do I say 'orthopaedic surgeon' in Irish?
Use the genitive of ortaipéidic: máinlia ortaipéidice, literally 'surgeon of orthopaedics'.
