Physiotherapist in Irish (Fisiteiripeoir): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for physiotherapist?

The Irish for physiotherapist is fisiteiripeoir (pronounced “FISH-ih-terr-ih-pyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fisiteiripeoirí.

Q: What is the plural of physiotherapist in Irish?

The plural of fisiteiripeoir is fisiteiripeoirí; with the article, na fisiteiripeoirí means “the physiotherapists”. The genitive plural is fisiteiripeoirí, as in cumann na bhfisiteiripeoirí (the physiotherapists' association).

How to say “physiotherapist” in Irish

Irish:: fisiteiripeoir
English:: physiotherapist
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “FISH-ih-terr-ih-pyohr” /ˈfʲɪʃɪˌtʲɛɾʲɪpʲoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: fisiteiripeoirí (physiotherapists)
Genitive singular:: fisiteiripeora, an fhisiteiripeora (e.g. oifig an fhisiteiripeora, the physiotherapist's office)
Genitive plural:: fisiteiripeoirí, na bhfisiteiripeoirí (e.g. cumann na bhfisiteiripeoirí, the physiotherapists' association)

What does “fisiteiripeoir” mean?

physiotherapist: A health professional who treats injuries and movement problems with exercise, massage and similar methods.Also: physio, physical therapist.

“Fisiteiripeoir” with the article

The plural of physiotherapist in Irish is fisiteiripeoirí. Here is fisiteiripeoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fisiteiripeoir

the physiotherapist

No change after an

na fisiteiripeoirí

the physiotherapists

Plural: no change after na

“Fisiteiripeoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fisiteiripeoir, the Irish word for physiotherapist.

Is fisiteiripeoir í mo dheirfiúr.

My sister is a physiotherapist.

Chuaigh mé chuig an bhfisiteiripeoir inné.

I went to the physiotherapist yesterday.

Thug an fisiteiripeoir cleachtaí dom don ghlúin.

The physiotherapist gave me exercises for my knee.

Tá coinne agam leis an bhfisiteiripeoir Dé Luain.

I have an appointment with the physio on Monday.

Bíonn fisiteiripeoirí ag obair leis an bhfoireann.

Physiotherapists work with the team.

Mhol m'fhisiteiripeoir dom snámh gach lá.

My physiotherapist advised me to swim every day.

Tá ganntanas fisiteiripeoirí san ospidéal.

There is a shortage of physiotherapists in the hospital.

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Physiotherapist in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for physiotherapist?

The Irish for physiotherapist is fisiteiripeoir (pronounced “FISH-ih-terr-ih-pyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fisiteiripeoirí.

How do you pronounce fisiteiripeoir in Irish?

Fisiteiripeoir is said like “FISH-ih-terr-ih-pyohr” (IPA /ˈfʲɪʃɪˌtʲɛɾʲɪpʲoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of physiotherapist in Irish?

The plural of fisiteiripeoir is fisiteiripeoirí; with the article, na fisiteiripeoirí means “the physiotherapists”. The genitive plural is fisiteiripeoirí, as in cumann na bhfisiteiripeoirí (the physiotherapists' association).

Why does fisiteiripeoir change to fhisiteiripeoir or bhfisiteiripeoir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fisiteiripeoir becomes m'fhisiteiripeoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfisiteiripeoir (eclipsis).

What is the word for the treatment itself?

The treatment is 'fisiteiripe', and the person who gives it is 'fisiteiripeoir'.

Physiotherapist in Irish (Fisiteiripeoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage