HeyRuaHow to say “radiology” in Irish
- Irish:
- raideolaíocht
- English:
- radiology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “rad-yoh-LEE-ukht” /ˈrˠadʲoːlˠiːəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- raideolaíochta, na raideolaíochta (e.g. roinn na raideolaíochta, the radiology department)
What does “raideolaíocht” mean?
- radiology
- The branch of medicine that uses X-rays and other imaging to diagnose and treat disease.Also: medical imaging, x-ray department.
“Raideolaíocht” with the article
Here is raideolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an raideolaíocht
the radiology
No change after an
“Raideolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using raideolaíocht, the Irish word for radiology.
Tá suim mhór aici sa raideolaíocht.
She has a great interest in radiology.
Rinne sé staidéar ar raideolaíocht san ollscoil.
He studied radiology at university.
Cuireadh chuig roinn na raideolaíochta mé.
I was sent to the radiology department.
Is dochtúir raideolaíochta í mo dheirfiúr.
My sister is a radiology doctor.
Tá an raideolaíocht ag forbairt go tapa.
Radiology is developing quickly.
Oibríonn sé i raideolaíocht san ospidéal áitiúil.
He works in radiology at the local hospital.
Bíonn trealamh costasach ag teastáil don raideolaíocht.
Radiology needs expensive equipment.
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Radiology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for radiology?
The Irish for radiology is raideolaíocht (pronounced “rad-yoh-LEE-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce raideolaíocht in Irish?
Raideolaíocht is said like “rad-yoh-LEE-ukht” (IPA /ˈrˠadʲoːlˠiːəxt̪/).
Does raideolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for raideolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is a radiologist called in Irish?
A radiologist is 'raideolaí', the person who practises 'raideolaíocht'.
