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Specialization in Irish (Speisialtóireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘speisialtóireacht’ also means: specialty

The Irish for specialization is speisialtóireacht, a feminine noun (plural speisialtóireachtaí).
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How to say “specialization” in Irish

Irish:
speisialtóireacht
English:
specialization, specialty
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:
“SPESH-ul-toh-ruckt”  /ˈsˠpʲɛʃəlˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
Plural:
speisialtóireachtaí (specializations)
Genitive singular:
speisialtóireachta, na speisialtóireachta (e.g. réimse speisialtóireachta, field of specialization)
Genitive plural:
speisialtóireachtaí, na speisialtóireachtaí (e.g. réimsí na speisialtóireachtaí, the areas of specialization)

What does “speisialtóireacht” mean?

“Speisialtóireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

specialization
The act or process of concentrating on one particular subject, skill or area of work.Also: specialisation, specialism, speciality.
1 other meaning: specialty
2specialty
A particular field or subject in which a person or organisation is expert.Also: speciality, specialism, field of expertise.

“Speisialtóireacht” with the article

The plural of specialization in Irish is speisialtóireachtaí. Here is speisialtóireacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an speisialtóireacht
the specialization
No change after an
na speisialtóireachtaí
the specializations
Plural: no change after na

“Speisialtóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using speisialtóireacht, the Irish word for specialization.

Is é an leigheas croí a speisialtóireacht.
Cardiology is her specialty.
Rinne sé speisialtóireacht sa dlí idirnáisiúnta.
He specialized in international law.
Cén speisialtóireacht atá agat?
What is your specialization?
Tá an speisialtóireacht sin an-éilitheach.
That specialty is very demanding.
Roghnaigh mé réimse speisialtóireachta sa dara bliain.
I chose an area of specialization in second year.
Cuireann an coláiste go leor speisialtóireachtaí ar fáil.
The college offers many specializations.
Is í an stair luath mo speisialtóireacht.
Early history is my specialty.

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Specialization in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for specialization?

The Irish for specialization is speisialtóireacht (pronounced “SPESH-ul-toh-ruckt”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is speisialtóireachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean specialty.

How do you pronounce speisialtóireacht in Irish?

Speisialtóireacht is said like “SPESH-ul-toh-ruckt” (IPA /ˈsˠpʲɛʃəlˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of specialization in Irish?

The plural of speisialtóireacht is speisialtóireachtaí; with the article, na speisialtóireachtaí means “the specializations”. The genitive plural is speisialtóireachtaí, as in réimsí na speisialtóireachtaí (the areas of specialization).

Does speisialtóireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Speisialtóireacht can mean specialization or specialty, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How do I say 'to specialize in' something?

Use 'speisialtóireacht a dhéanamh i' something, for example 'rinne sí speisialtóireacht sa cheimic', she specialized in chemistry.

What is the difference between 'speisialtóireacht' and 'speisialtóir'?

'Speisialtóireacht' is the field or act of specializing, while 'speisialtóir' is the person, a specialist.

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