HeyRuaHow to say “specialist” in Irish
- Irish:
- speisialtóir
- English:
- specialist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPESH-ul-tohr” /ˈsˠpʲɛʃəlˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- speisialtóirí (specialists)
- Genitive singular:
- speisialtóra, an speisialtóra (e.g. tuairim an speisialtóra, the specialist's opinion)
- Genitive plural:
- speisialtóirí, na speisialtóirí (e.g. tuairimí na speisialtóirí, the specialists' opinions)
What does “speisialtóir” mean?
- specialist
- A person who has expert knowledge or skill in a particular subject or field, such as a doctor who deals with one area of medicine.Also: expert, consultant, medical specialist.
Other Irish words for specialist: saineolaí (expert)
“Speisialtóir” with the article
The plural of specialist in Irish is speisialtóirí. Here is speisialtóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Speisialtóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using speisialtóir, the Irish word for specialist.
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Specialist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for specialist?
The Irish for specialist is speisialtóir (pronounced “SPESH-ul-tohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is speisialtóirí.
How do you pronounce speisialtóir in Irish?
Speisialtóir is said like “SPESH-ul-tohr” (IPA /ˈsˠpʲɛʃəlˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of specialist in Irish?
The plural of speisialtóir is speisialtóirí; with the article, na speisialtóirí means “the specialists”. The genitive plural is speisialtóirí, as in tuairimí na speisialtóirí (the specialists' opinions).
What is the difference between speisialtóir and saineolaí?
Speisialtóir is often used for a professional specialist, especially in medicine, while saineolaí is the general word for an expert in any subject.
