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Rheumatologist in Irish (Réamaiteolaí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for rheumatologist is réamaiteolaí, a masculine noun (plural réamaiteolaithe).
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How to say “rheumatologist” in Irish

Irish:
réamaiteolaí
English:
rheumatologist
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“RAY-muh-tyoh-lee”  /ˈreːmˠəˌtʲoːl̪ˠiː/
Various forms
Plural:
réamaiteolaithe (rheumatologists)
Genitive singular:
réamaiteolaí, an réamaiteolaí (e.g. oifig an réamaiteolaí, the rheumatologist's office)
Genitive plural:
réamaiteolaithe, na réamaiteolaithe (e.g. cumann na réamaiteolaithe, the association of the rheumatologists)

What does “réamaiteolaí” mean?

rheumatologist
A doctor who specialises in rheumatism and diseases of the joints, muscles and bones.Also: rheumatism specialist, joint specialist.

“Réamaiteolaí” with the article

The plural of rheumatologist in Irish is réamaiteolaithe. Here is réamaiteolaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an réamaiteolaí
the rheumatologist
No change after an
na réamaiteolaithe
the rheumatologists
Plural: no change after na

“Réamaiteolaí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using réamaiteolaí, the Irish word for rheumatologist.

Is réamaiteolaí í a deirfiúr.
Her sister is a rheumatologist.
Chuir an dochtúir chuig réamaiteolaí mé.
The doctor referred me to a rheumatologist.
Tá coinne agam leis an réamaiteolaí amárach.
I have an appointment with the rheumatologist tomorrow.
Bhí seomra feithimh an réamaiteolaí lán.
The rheumatologist's waiting room was full.
Níl go leor réamaiteolaithe san ospidéal.
There aren't enough rheumatologists in the hospital.
Dúirt mo réamaiteolaí liom siúl gach lá.
My rheumatologist told me to walk every day.
Tá sí ag obair mar réamaiteolaí i nGaillimh.
She works as a rheumatologist in Galway.

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Rheumatologist in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for rheumatologist?

The Irish for rheumatologist is réamaiteolaí (pronounced “RAY-muh-tyoh-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réamaiteolaithe.

How do you pronounce réamaiteolaí in Irish?

Réamaiteolaí is said like “RAY-muh-tyoh-lee” (IPA /ˈreːmˠəˌtʲoːl̪ˠiː/).

What is the plural of rheumatologist in Irish?

The plural of réamaiteolaí is réamaiteolaithe; with the article, na réamaiteolaithe means “the rheumatologists”. The genitive plural is réamaiteolaithe, as in cumann na réamaiteolaithe (the association of the rheumatologists).

What is the name of the speciality a réamaiteolaí practises?

The field is réamaiteolaíocht, rheumatology, which deals with conditions such as réamatachas (rheumatism) and airtríteas (arthritis).

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