HeyRuaHow to say “veterinary medicine” in Irish
- Irish:
- tréidliacht
- English:
- veterinary medicine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAYD-lee-ukht” /tʲɾʲeːdʲlʲiəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- tréidliachta, na tréidliachta (e.g. cúrsa tréidliachta, a veterinary medicine course)
What does “tréidliacht” mean?
- veterinary medicine
- The science and practice of treating diseases and injuries in animals.Also: veterinary science, veterinary surgery.
“Tréidliacht” with the article
Here is tréidliacht after the article (an t-alt).
an tréidliacht
the veterinary medicine
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Tréidliacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tréidliacht, the Irish word for veterinary medicine.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar an tréidliacht.
She is studying veterinary medicine.
Is maith liom an tréidliacht mar is breá liom ainmhithe.
I like veterinary medicine because I love animals.
Rinne mo dheartháir céim sa tréidliacht.
My brother did a degree in veterinary medicine.
Tá Scoil Tréidliachta san ollscoil.
There is a School of Veterinary Medicine in the university.
Is gairm dheacair í an tréidliacht.
Veterinary medicine is a difficult profession.
Tá suim mhór aici i dtréidliacht.
She has a great interest in veterinary medicine.
Fuair sé post i dtaighde tréidliachta.
He got a job in veterinary research.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Veterinary medicine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for veterinary medicine?
The Irish for veterinary medicine is tréidliacht (pronounced “TRAYD-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce tréidliacht in Irish?
Tréidliacht is said like “TRAYD-lee-ukht” (IPA /tʲɾʲeːdʲlʲiəxt̪/).
Does tréidliacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for tréidliacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tréidliacht change to thréidliacht or dtréidliacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tréidliacht becomes mo thréidliacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtréidliacht (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for a vet?
A vet is 'tréidlia' (plural 'tréidlianna'); 'tréidliacht' is the field of veterinary medicine itself.
