HeyRuaHow to say “orthopaedist” in Irish
- Irish:
- ortaipéidí
- English:
- orthopaedist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “or-tuh-PAY-dee” /ˌoɾˠt̪ˠəˈpʲeːdʲiː/
- Plural:
- ortaipéidithe (orthopaedists)
- Genitive singular:
- ortaipéidí, an ortaipéidí (e.g. oifig an ortaipéidí, the orthopaedist's office)
- Genitive plural:
- ortaipéidithe, na n-ortaipéidithe (e.g. cumann na n-ortaipéidithe, the association of the orthopaedists)
What does “ortaipéidí” mean?
- orthopaedist
- A doctor who specialises in treating bones, joints and muscles.Also: orthopedist, orthopaedic surgeon, bone specialist.
“Ortaipéidí” with the article
The plural of orthopaedist in Irish is ortaipéidithe. Here is ortaipéidí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ortaipéidí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ortaipéidí, the Irish word for orthopaedist.
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Orthopaedist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for orthopaedist?
The Irish for orthopaedist is ortaipéidí (pronounced “or-tuh-PAY-dee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ortaipéidithe.
How do you pronounce ortaipéidí in Irish?
Ortaipéidí is said like “or-tuh-PAY-dee” (IPA /ˌoɾˠt̪ˠəˈpʲeːdʲiː/).
What is the plural of orthopaedist in Irish?
The plural of ortaipéidí is ortaipéidithe; with the article, na hortaipéidithe means “the orthopaedists”. The genitive plural is ortaipéidithe, as in cumann na n-ortaipéidithe (the association of the orthopaedists).
Why does ortaipéidí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ortaipéidí (the orthopaedist), a hortaipéidí (her orthopaedist), a n-ortaipéidí (their orthopaedist), na hortaipéidithe (the orthopaedists).
What is the word for the branch of medicine itself?
The field is ortaipéide, and the specialist who practises it is an ortaipéidí.
