HeyRuaHow to say “psychologist” in Irish
- Irish:
- aigneolaí
- English:
- psychologist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AG-nyuh-oh-lee” /ˈaɡʲnʲoːl̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- aigneolaithe (psychologists)
- Genitive singular:
- aigneolaí, an aigneolaí (e.g. oifig an aigneolaí, the psychologist's office)
- Genitive plural:
- aigneolaithe, na n-aigneolaithe (e.g. cumann na n-aigneolaithe, the psychologists' association)
What does “aigneolaí” mean?
- psychologist
- A person who studies the human mind and behaviour, especially as a profession.Also: mental scientist.
Other Irish words for psychologist: síceolaí (psychologist)
“Aigneolaí” with the article
The plural of psychologist in Irish is aigneolaithe. Here is aigneolaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aigneolaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aigneolaí, the Irish word for psychologist.
Other nouns in Irish
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Psychologist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for psychologist?
The Irish for psychologist is aigneolaí (pronounced “AG-nyuh-oh-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aigneolaithe.
How do you pronounce aigneolaí in Irish?
Aigneolaí is said like “AG-nyuh-oh-lee” (IPA /ˈaɡʲnʲoːl̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of psychologist in Irish?
The plural of aigneolaí is aigneolaithe; with the article, na haigneolaithe means “the psychologists”. The genitive plural is aigneolaithe, as in cumann na n-aigneolaithe (the psychologists' association).
Why does aigneolaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aigneolaí (the psychologist), a haigneolaí (her psychologist), a n-aigneolaí (their psychologist), na haigneolaithe (the psychologists).
What is the difference between aigneolaí and síceolaí?
Both mean psychologist; síceolaí is now the more widely used term, while aigneolaí is built on aigne (mind).
