midwife in Irish

midwife in Irish is bean chabhrach, bean ghlúine, cnáimhseach — midwife means a trained professional, usually not a doctor, who helps women give birth.

midwife in Irish

bean chabhrach

noun

(obstetrics) A person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician.

bean ghlúine

noun

(obstetrics) A person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician.

cnáimhseach

noun

(obstetrics) A person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician.

What does "midwife" mean?

noun A trained professional, usually not a doctor, who helps women give birth.
"Her midwife stayed with her throughout the entire labour."
noun Someone or something that helps bring about an important change or outcome.
"The mentor acted as a midwife to the young writer's first novel."
verb To work as a midwife, assisting in childbirth.
"She has midwifed hundreds of babies over her career."
verb To help something difficult come into being.
"The negotiator midwifed a fragile peace deal."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

midwife in a sentence

Her midwife stayed with her throughout the entire labour.
The mentor acted as a midwife to the young writer's first novel.
She has midwifed hundreds of babies over her career.
The negotiator midwifed a fragile peace deal.

Common Irish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "midwife" in Irish?

"midwife" in Irish is bean chabhrach, bean ghlúine, cnáimhseach. midwife means: A trained professional, usually not a doctor, who helps women give birth.

How do you use "midwife" in a sentence?

Example: "Her midwife stayed with her throughout the entire labour." In Irish, "midwife" is bean chabhrach, bean ghlúine, cnáimhseach.

Are there other ways to say "midwife" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 3 translations listed for "midwife": bean chabhrach, bean ghlúine, cnáimhseach.

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