HeyRuaHow to say “phototherapy” in Irish
- Irish:
- fótaiteiripe
- English:
- phototherapy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-tuh-ter-ip-uh” /ˈfoːt̪ˠəˌtʲɛɾʲɪpʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fótaiteiripe, na fótaiteiripe (e.g. cóireáil fótaiteiripe, phototherapy treatment)
What does “fótaiteiripe” mean?
- phototherapy
- Medical treatment that uses light, for example ultraviolet light, to treat skin conditions or jaundice.Also: light therapy, light treatment.
“Fótaiteiripe” with the article
Here is fótaiteiripe after the article (an t-alt).
an fhótaiteiripe
the phototherapy
Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)
“Fótaiteiripe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fótaiteiripe, the Irish word for phototherapy.
Úsáidtear fótaiteiripe chun buíochán a chóireáil i leanaí.
Phototherapy is used to treat jaundice in babies.
Fuair an leanbh fótaiteiripe san ospidéal.
The baby got phototherapy in the hospital.
Mhol an dochtúir fótaiteiripe do mo chraiceann.
The doctor recommended phototherapy for my skin.
Tá an fhótaiteiripe éifeachtach le haghaidh psoriasis.
Phototherapy is effective for psoriasis.
Mhair seisiún fótaiteiripe fiche nóiméad.
A phototherapy session lasted twenty minutes.
Bhí feabhas air i ndiaidh na fótaiteiripe.
He improved after the phototherapy.
Is cineál cóireála le solas í an fhótaiteiripe.
Phototherapy is a kind of treatment with light.
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Phototherapy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for phototherapy?
The Irish for phototherapy is fótaiteiripe (pronounced “FOH-tuh-ter-ip-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fótaiteiripe in Irish?
Fótaiteiripe is said like “FOH-tuh-ter-ip-uh” (IPA /ˈfoːt̪ˠəˌtʲɛɾʲɪpʲə/).
Does fótaiteiripe have a plural?
No plural form is given for fótaiteiripe in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fótaiteiripe change to fhótaiteiripe or bhfótaiteiripe?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fótaiteiripe becomes m'fhótaiteiripe (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfótaiteiripe (eclipsis).
How is 'fótaiteiripe' formed?
It combines the prefix 'fóta-' (light, photo-) with 'teiripe' (therapy), like 'radaiteiripe' for radiotherapy.
