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