Pathology in Irish (Galareolaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for pathology?

The Irish for pathology is galareolaíocht (pronounced “GAL-ur-oh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “pathology” in Irish

Irish:: galareolaíocht
English:: pathology
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “GAL-ur-oh-lee-ukht” /ˈɡalˠəɾˌoːlˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: galareolaíochta, na galareolaíochta (e.g. roinn na galareolaíochta, the pathology department)

What does “galareolaíocht” mean?

pathology: The branch of medical science that studies the causes, nature and effects of diseases.Also: study of disease, disease science.

“Galareolaíocht” with the article

Here is galareolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an ghalareolaíocht

the pathology

Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)

“Galareolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using galareolaíocht, the Irish word for pathology.

Is brainse den leigheas í an ghalareolaíocht.

Pathology is a branch of medicine.

Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar ghalareolaíocht san ollscoil.

She is studying pathology at the university.

Oibríonn mo dheartháir i saotharlann na galareolaíochta.

My brother works in the pathology laboratory.

Seoladh na samplaí chuig roinn na galareolaíochta.

The samples were sent to the pathology department.

Is saineolaí ar ghalareolaíocht é an dochtúir sin.

That doctor is an expert in pathology.

Bíonn léachtaí galareolaíochta againn gach Máirt.

We have pathology lectures every Tuesday.

Tá suim mhór aici sa ghalareolaíocht.

She has a great interest in pathology.

Other nouns in Irish

More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.

tráchttraffic cumasability droimback téarmaterm brathdependence brathreliance

Pathology in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for pathology?

The Irish for pathology is galareolaíocht (pronounced “GAL-ur-oh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce galareolaíocht in Irish?

Galareolaíocht is said like “GAL-ur-oh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɡalˠəɾˌoːlˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does galareolaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for galareolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does galareolaíocht change to ghalareolaíocht or ngalareolaíocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) galareolaíocht becomes mo ghalareolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngalareolaíocht (eclipsis).

Is there another Irish word for pathology?

Yes, 'paiteolaíocht' is also used, but 'galareolaíocht', built from 'galar' (disease) and 'eolaíocht' (science), is a common native formation.

Pathology in Irish (Galareolaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage