HeyRuaHow to say “osteopathy” in Irish
- Irish:
- oistéapaite
- English:
- osteopathy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “osh-TAY-puh-tyuh” /ɔʃˈtʲeːpətʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- oistéapaite, na hoistéapaite (e.g. cúrsa oistéapaite, a course in osteopathy)
What does “oistéapaite” mean?
- osteopathy
- A system of treatment that relieves pain and illness by moving and massaging the bones, joints and muscles.Also: osteopathic treatment, manipulation therapy.
“Oistéapaite” with the article
Here is oistéapaite after the article (an t-alt).
an oistéapaite
the osteopathy
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Oistéapaite” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oistéapaite, the Irish word for osteopathy.
Is cineál leighis malartaigh í an oistéapaite.
Osteopathy is a kind of alternative medicine.
Chabhraigh oistéapaite go mór le mo dhroim.
Osteopathy helped my back a lot.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar an oistéapaite.
She is studying osteopathy.
Fuair mé cóireáil oistéapaite tar éis na timpiste.
I got osteopathic treatment after the accident.
An bhfuil aon taithí agat ar oistéapaite?
Do you have any experience of osteopathy?
Tá sé cáilithe san oistéapaite le cúig bliana.
He has been qualified in osteopathy for five years.
Ní íocann an t-árachas as oistéapaite i gcónaí.
Insurance does not always pay for osteopathy.
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Osteopathy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for osteopathy?
The Irish for osteopathy is oistéapaite (pronounced “osh-TAY-puh-tyuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce oistéapaite in Irish?
Oistéapaite is said like “osh-TAY-puh-tyuh” (IPA /ɔʃˈtʲeːpətʲə/).
Does oistéapaite have a plural?
No plural form is given for oistéapaite in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does oistéapaite sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an oistéapaite (the osteopathy), a hoistéapaite (her osteopathy), a n-oistéapaite (their osteopathy).
What is the word for an osteopath?
A practitioner of oistéapaite is an oistéapaiteach.
