HeyRuaHow to say “treatment” in Irish
- Irish:
- cóireáil
- English:
- treatment, processing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cóireáil, to treat (ag cóireáil, treating)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-rawl” /ˈkoːɾʲaːlʲ/
- Plural:
- cóireálacha (treatments)
- Genitive singular:
- cóireála, na cóireála (e.g. costas na cóireála, the cost of the treatment)
- Genitive plural:
- cóireálacha, na gcóireálacha (e.g. éifeacht na gcóireálacha, the effectiveness of the treatments)
What does “cóireáil” mean?
“Cóireáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- treatment
- Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury; also the verbal noun of the verb cóireáil, to treat.Also: medical treatment, therapy, care.
1 other meaning: processing
- 2processing
- The treating or processing of a material or substance, such as water or waste.Also: treatment, processing of material.
Other Irish words for treatment: teiripe (therapy)
“Cóireáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, cóireáil means treating: it is the verbal noun of the verb cóireáil (to treat). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cóireáil” with the article
The plural of treatment in Irish is cóireálacha. Here is cóireáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cóireáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cóireáil, the Irish word for treatment.
Other nouns in Irish
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Treatment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for treatment?
The Irish for treatment is cóireáil (pronounced “KOH-rawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cóireálacha. Depending on context it can also mean processing.
How do you pronounce cóireáil in Irish?
Cóireáil is said like “KOH-rawl” (IPA /ˈkoːɾʲaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of treatment in Irish?
The plural of cóireáil is cóireálacha; with the article, na cóireálacha means “the treatments”. The genitive plural is cóireálacha, as in éifeacht na gcóireálacha (the effectiveness of the treatments).
Does cóireáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cóireáil can mean treatment or processing, depending on context; the first is the most common. Cóireáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to treat.
Why does cóireáil change to chóireáil or gcóireáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cóireáil becomes mo chóireáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóireáil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cóireáil and leigheas?
Cóireáil is the treatment or care given, while leigheas is a cure or remedy that heals. You can get cóireáil without finding a leigheas.
