HeyRuaHow to say “pharmacy” in Irish
- Irish:
- cógaisíocht
- English:
- pharmacy, pharmaceuticals
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-gish-ee-ukht” /ˈkoːɡəʃiːxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cógaisíochta, na cógaisíochta (e.g. cúrsa cógaisíochta, a pharmacy course)
What does “cógaisíocht” mean?
“Cógaisíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pharmacy
- The science and practice of preparing and dispensing medicines.Also: pharmaceutics, pharmacology, dispensing.
“Cógaisíocht” with the article
Here is cógaisíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cógaisíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cógaisíocht, the Irish word for pharmacy.
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Pharmacy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pharmacy?
The Irish for pharmacy is cógaisíocht (pronounced “KOH-gish-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean pharmaceuticals.
How do you pronounce cógaisíocht in Irish?
Cógaisíocht is said like “KOH-gish-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈkoːɡəʃiːxt̪ˠ/).
Does cógaisíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cógaisíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cógaisíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cógaisíocht can mean pharmacy or pharmaceuticals, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cógaisíocht change to chógaisíocht or gcógaisíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cógaisíocht becomes mo chógaisíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcógaisíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cógaisíocht' and 'cógaslann'?
'Cógaisíocht' is the science or field of pharmacy, while 'cógaslann' is a pharmacy as a shop or dispensary; a pharmacist is 'cógaiseoir'.
