HeyRuaHow to say “physicist” in Irish
- Irish:
- fisiceoir
- English:
- physicist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FISH-ik-yohr” /ˈfʲɪʃɪcoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- fisiceoirí (physicists)
- Genitive singular:
- fisiceora, an fhisiceora (e.g. obair an fhisiceora, the physicist's work)
- Genitive plural:
- fisiceoirí, na bhfisiceoirí (e.g. comhdháil na bhfisiceoirí, the physicists' conference)
What does “fisiceoir” mean?
- physicist
- A scientist who studies physics, the science of matter, energy and forces.Also: physics scientist, scientist.
“Fisiceoir” with the article
The plural of physicist in Irish is fisiceoirí. Here is fisiceoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fisiceoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fisiceoir, the Irish word for physicist.
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Physicist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for physicist?
The Irish for physicist is fisiceoir (pronounced “FISH-ik-yohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fisiceoirí.
How do you pronounce fisiceoir in Irish?
Fisiceoir is said like “FISH-ik-yohr” (IPA /ˈfʲɪʃɪcoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of physicist in Irish?
The plural of fisiceoir is fisiceoirí; with the article, na fisiceoirí means “the physicists”. The genitive plural is fisiceoirí, as in comhdháil na bhfisiceoirí (the physicists' conference).
Why does fisiceoir change to fhisiceoir or bhfisiceoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fisiceoir becomes m'fhisiceoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfisiceoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fisiceoir' and 'fisic'?
'Fisic' is the subject, physics, while 'fisiceoir' is the person who studies it, a physicist.
