HeyRuaHow to say “psychologist” in Irish
- Irish:
- síceolaí
- English:
- psychologist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEE-kyoh-lee” /ˈʃiːcoːliː/
- Plural:
- síceolaithe (psychologists)
- Genitive singular:
- síceolaí, an tsíceolaí (e.g. oifig an tsíceolaí, the psychologist's office)
- Genitive plural:
- síceolaithe, na síceolaithe (e.g. cumann na síceolaithe, the association of psychologists)
What does “síceolaí” mean?
- psychologist
- A person trained in psychology who studies the mind and behaviour, often helping people with mental or emotional difficulties.Also: psych, clinical psychologist, therapist.
“Síceolaí” with the article
The plural of psychologist in Irish is síceolaithe. Here is síceolaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Síceolaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using síceolaí, the Irish word for psychologist.
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Psychologist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for psychologist?
The Irish for psychologist is síceolaí (pronounced “SHEE-kyoh-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is síceolaithe.
How do you pronounce síceolaí in Irish?
Síceolaí is said like “SHEE-kyoh-lee” (IPA /ˈʃiːcoːliː/).
What is the plural of psychologist in Irish?
The plural of síceolaí is síceolaithe; with the article, na síceolaithe means “the psychologists”. The genitive plural is síceolaithe, as in cumann na síceolaithe (the association of psychologists).
Why does síceolaí change to shíceolaí?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shíceolaí. After ár (our) it stays ár síceolaí, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between síceolaí and síciatraí?
A síceolaí is a psychologist, while a síciatraí is a psychiatrist, a medical doctor who can prescribe medication.
What is the word for the subject psychology?
The field itself is síceolaíocht, for example 'Tá sé ag déanamh staidéir ar an tsíceolaíocht'.
