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Stethoscope in Irish (Steiteascóp): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for stethoscope is steiteascóp, a masculine noun (plural steiteascóip).
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How to say “stethoscope” in Irish

Irish:
steiteascóp
English:
stethoscope
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“STEH-tyuh-skohp”  /ˈsʲtʲɛtʲəˌskoːpˠ/
Various forms
Plural:
steiteascóip (stethoscopes)
Genitive singular:
steiteascóip, an steiteascóip (e.g. feadán an steiteascóip, the tube of the stethoscope)
Genitive plural:
steiteascóp, na steiteascóp (e.g. feadáin na steiteascóp, the tubes of the stethoscopes)

What does “steiteascóp” mean?

stethoscope
A medical instrument a doctor uses to listen to the heart, lungs and other sounds inside the body.Also: doctor's stethoscope, listening device.

“Steiteascóp” with the article

The plural of stethoscope in Irish is steiteascóip. Here is steiteascóp after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an steiteascóp
the stethoscope
No change after an
na steiteascóip
the stethoscopes
Plural: no change after na

“Steiteascóp” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using steiteascóp, the Irish word for stethoscope.

Chuir an dochtúir an steiteascóp ar mo chliabh.
The doctor put the stethoscope on my chest.
Tá steiteascóp nua ag an altra.
The nurse has a new stethoscope.
D'éist sí le mo chroí leis an steiteascóp.
She listened to my heart with the stethoscope.
Bhí cluasáin an steiteascóip fuar.
The earpieces of the stethoscope were cold.
Ceannaíodh steiteascóip nua don ospidéal.
New stethoscopes were bought for the hospital.
Tá mo steiteascóp fágtha sa charr agam.
I have left my stethoscope in the car.
Bíonn steiteascóp ag gach dochtúir sa chlinic.
Every doctor in the clinic has a stethoscope.

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Stethoscope in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for stethoscope?

The Irish for stethoscope is steiteascóp (pronounced “STEH-tyuh-skohp”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is steiteascóip.

How do you pronounce steiteascóp in Irish?

Steiteascóp is said like “STEH-tyuh-skohp” (IPA /ˈsʲtʲɛtʲəˌskoːpˠ/).

What is the plural of stethoscope in Irish?

The plural of steiteascóp is steiteascóip; with the article, na steiteascóip means “the stethoscopes”. The genitive plural is steiteascóp, as in feadáin na steiteascóp (the tubes of the stethoscopes).

How do I say 'listen with a stethoscope' in Irish?

Use éist le with the instrument: d'éist an dochtúir le mo chroí leis an steiteascóp, 'the doctor listened to my heart with the stethoscope'.

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