Physiotherapist in Irish (Fisiteiripeach): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for physiotherapist?

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

Q: What is the plural of physiotherapist in Irish?

The plural of fisiteiripeach is fisiteiripigh; with the article, na fisiteiripigh means “the physiotherapists”. The genitive plural is fisiteiripeach, as in cumann na bhfisiteiripeach (the physiotherapists' association).

How to say “physiotherapist” in Irish

Irish:: fisiteiripeach
English:: physiotherapist
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “FISH-ih-terr-ih-pyakh” /ˈfʲɪʃɪˌtʲɛɾʲɪpʲəx/

Various forms

Plural:: fisiteiripigh (physiotherapists)
Genitive singular:: fisiteiripigh, an fhisiteiripigh (e.g. oifig an fhisiteiripigh, the physiotherapist's office)
Genitive plural:: fisiteiripeach, na bhfisiteiripeach (e.g. cumann na bhfisiteiripeach, the physiotherapists' association)

What does “fisiteiripeach” mean?

physiotherapist: A trained health professional who treats injuries and stiffness with exercise, massage and movement.Also: physio, physical therapist.

“Fisiteiripeach” with the article

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

an fisiteiripeach

the physiotherapist

No change after an

na fisiteiripigh

the physiotherapists

Plural: no change after na

“Fisiteiripeach” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Is fisiteiripeach í mo dheirfiúr.

My sister is a physiotherapist.

Chuaigh mé chuig an bhfisiteiripeach inné.

I went to the physiotherapist yesterday.

Thug an fisiteiripeach cleachtaí dom don ghlúin.

The physio gave me exercises for my knee.

Tá coinne agam le fisiteiripeach Dé Luain.

I have an appointment with a physiotherapist on Monday.

Bíonn fisiteiripigh ag obair leis an bhfoireann.

Physiotherapists work with the team.

Mhol m'fhisiteiripeach snámh dom.

My physio recommended swimming to me.

Tá ganntanas fisiteiripeach sna hospidéil.

There is a shortage of physiotherapists in the hospitals.

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Physiotherapist in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for physiotherapist?

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

How do you pronounce fisiteiripeach in Irish?

Fisiteiripeach is said like “FISH-ih-terr-ih-pyakh” (IPA /ˈfʲɪʃɪˌtʲɛɾʲɪpʲəx/).

What is the plural of physiotherapist in Irish?

The plural of fisiteiripeach is fisiteiripigh; with the article, na fisiteiripigh means “the physiotherapists”. The genitive plural is fisiteiripeach, as in cumann na bhfisiteiripeach (the physiotherapists' association).

Why does fisiteiripeach change to fhisiteiripeach or bhfisiteiripeach?

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

What is the word for the treatment itself?

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

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