HeyRuaHow to say “osteopath” in Irish
- Irish:
- oistéapat
- English:
- osteopath
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “osh-TYAY-puht” /ɛʃˈtʲeːpət̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- oistéapait (osteopaths)
- Genitive singular:
- oistéapait, an oistéapait (e.g. clinic an oistéapait, the osteopath's clinic)
- Genitive plural:
- oistéapat, na n-oistéapat (e.g. cumann na n-oistéapat, the osteopaths' association)
What does “oistéapat” mean?
- osteopath
- A practitioner who treats pain and injury by manipulating the bones, joints and muscles.Also: osteopathic practitioner, bone manipulator.
“Oistéapat” with the article
The plural of osteopath in Irish is oistéapait. Here is oistéapat after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oistéapat” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oistéapat, the Irish word for osteopath.
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Osteopath in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for osteopath?
The Irish for osteopath is oistéapat (pronounced “osh-TYAY-puht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oistéapait.
How do you pronounce oistéapat in Irish?
Oistéapat is said like “osh-TYAY-puht” (IPA /ɛʃˈtʲeːpət̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of osteopath in Irish?
The plural of oistéapat is oistéapait; with the article, na hoistéapait means “the osteopaths”. The genitive plural is oistéapat, as in cumann na n-oistéapat (the osteopaths' association).
Why does oistéapat sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oistéapat (the osteopath), a hoistéapat (her osteopath), a n-oistéapat (their osteopath), na hoistéapait (the osteopaths).
What is the word for osteopathy itself?
The practice is 'oistéapaite', while the practitioner is 'oistéapat'.
