HeyRuaHow to say “paediatrics” in Irish
- Irish:
- péidiatraic
- English:
- paediatrics
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “PAY-dee-ah-trik” /ˈpʲeːdʲiət̪ˠɾˠəc/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- péidiatraice, na péidiatraice (e.g. roinn na péidiatraice, the paediatrics department)
What does “péidiatraic” mean?
- paediatrics
- The branch of medicine that deals with children and their illnesses.Also: pediatrics, child medicine, paediatric medicine.
“Péidiatraic” with the article
Here is péidiatraic after the article (an t-alt).
an phéidiatraic
the paediatrics
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)
“Péidiatraic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using péidiatraic, the Irish word for paediatrics.
Is brainse den leigheas í an phéidiatraic.
Paediatrics is a branch of medicine.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar phéidiatraic.
She is studying paediatrics.
Oibríonn mo dheartháir i roinn na péidiatraice.
My brother works in the paediatrics department.
Is speisialtóir sa phéidiatraic é an dochtúir sin.
That doctor is a specialist in paediatrics.
Ba mhaith liom gairm sa phéidiatraic.
I would like a career in paediatrics.
Is ollamh péidiatraice í anois.
She is now a professor of paediatrics.
Bíonn an phéidiatraic dúshlánach ach sásúil.
Paediatrics is challenging but rewarding.
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Paediatrics in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for paediatrics?
The Irish for paediatrics is péidiatraic (pronounced “PAY-dee-ah-trik”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce péidiatraic in Irish?
Péidiatraic is said like “PAY-dee-ah-trik” (IPA /ˈpʲeːdʲiət̪ˠɾˠəc/).
Does péidiatraic have a plural?
No plural form is given for péidiatraic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does péidiatraic change to phéidiatraic or bpéidiatraic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) péidiatraic becomes mo phéidiatraic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpéidiatraic (eclipsis).
What is a paediatrician called in Irish?
A paediatrician is a 'péidiatraiceoir', a specialist in 'péidiatraic'.
