HeyRuaHow to say “veterinary surgeon” in Irish
- Irish:
- tréidlia
- English:
- veterinary surgeon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAYD-lee-uh” /ˈtʲɾʲeːdʲlʲiə/
- Plural:
- tréidlianna (veterinary surgeons)
- Genitive singular:
- tréidlia, an tréidlia (e.g. clinic an tréidlia, the vet's clinic)
- Genitive plural:
- tréidlianna, na dtréidlianna (e.g. cumann na dtréidlianna, the association of vets)
What does “tréidlia” mean?
- veterinary surgeon
- A doctor who treats sick or injured animals.Also: vet, veterinarian, animal doctor.
“Tréidlia” with the article
The plural of veterinary surgeon in Irish is tréidlianna. Here is tréidlia after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tréidlia” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tréidlia, the Irish word for veterinary surgeon.
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Veterinary surgeon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for veterinary surgeon?
The Irish for veterinary surgeon is tréidlia (pronounced “TRAYD-lee-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tréidlianna.
How do you pronounce tréidlia in Irish?
Tréidlia is said like “TRAYD-lee-uh” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲeːdʲlʲiə/).
What is the plural of veterinary surgeon in Irish?
The plural of tréidlia is tréidlianna; with the article, na tréidlianna means “the veterinary surgeons”. The genitive plural is tréidlianna, as in cumann na dtréidlianna (the association of vets).
Why does tréidlia change to thréidlia or dtréidlia?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tréidlia becomes mo thréidlia (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtréidlia (eclipsis).
What is the word for veterinary medicine as a subject?
The field is 'tréidliacht', and the adjective veterinary is 'tréidliachta', as in 'coláiste tréidliachta'.
