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Aesthetics in Irish (Aeistéitic): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for aesthetics is aeistéitic, a feminine noun.
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How to say “aesthetics” in Irish

Irish:
aeistéitic
English:
aesthetics
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:
“ay-SHTAY-tik”  /eːˈʃtʲeːtʲɪc/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
aeistéitice, na haeistéitice (e.g. prionsabail na haeistéitice, the principles of aesthetics)

What does “aeistéitic” mean?

aesthetics
The branch of philosophy that studies beauty and taste, or the principles of beauty underlying a style or work of art.Also: aesthetic, philosophy of beauty, sense of beauty.

“Aeistéitic” with the article

Here is aeistéitic after the article (an t-alt).

an aeistéitic
the aesthetics
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Aeistéitic” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using aeistéitic, the Irish word for aesthetics.

Is brainse den fhealsúnacht í an aeistéitic.
Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy.
Tá suim mhór aici san aeistéitic.
She is very interested in aesthetics.
Rinne sé staidéar ar an aeistéitic san ollscoil.
He studied aesthetics at university.
Scríobh sí leabhar faoi stair na haeistéitice.
She wrote a book about the history of aesthetics.
Bíonn aeistéitic ar leith ag gach ré ealaíne.
Every artistic period has its own aesthetic.
Tá ceisteanna aeistéitice ag baint leis an dearadh seo.
This design raises questions of aesthetics.
Labhair an léachtóir faoi aeistéitic na filíochta.
The lecturer spoke about the aesthetics of poetry.

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Aesthetics in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for aesthetics?

The Irish for aesthetics is aeistéitic (pronounced “ay-SHTAY-tik”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce aeistéitic in Irish?

Aeistéitic is said like “ay-SHTAY-tik” (IPA /eːˈʃtʲeːtʲɪc/).

Does aeistéitic have a plural?

No plural form is given for aeistéitic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does aeistéitic sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aeistéitic (the aesthetics), a haeistéitic (her aesthetics), a n-aeistéitic (their aesthetics).

What is the adjective related to 'aeistéitic'?

The adjective is 'aeistéitiúil', meaning aesthetic, as in 'luach aeistéitiúil' (aesthetic value).

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