Anthropology in Irish (Antraipeolaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for anthropology?

The Irish for anthropology is antraipeolaíocht (pronounced “AN-tra-pyoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “anthropology” in Irish

Irish:: antraipeolaíocht
English:: anthropology
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “AN-tra-pyoh-lee-ukht” /ˈan̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠapʲoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: antraipeolaíochta, na hantraipeolaíochta (e.g. roinn na hantraipeolaíochta, the anthropology department)

What does “antraipeolaíocht” mean?

anthropology: The scientific study of human beings, their societies, cultures and development.Also: study of mankind, social anthropology.

“Antraipeolaíocht” with the article

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

an antraipeolaíocht

the anthropology

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

“Antraipeolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using antraipeolaíocht, the Irish word for anthropology.

Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar an antraipeolaíocht.

She is studying anthropology.

Is ábhar suimiúil í an antraipeolaíocht.

Anthropology is an interesting subject.

Is léachtóir antraipeolaíochta é m'uncail.

My uncle is an anthropology lecturer.

Rinne mé céim san antraipeolaíocht i nGaillimh.

I did a degree in anthropology in Galway.

Tá spéis mhór agam in antraipeolaíocht na hÉireann.

I have a great interest in Irish anthropology.

Léigh mé leabhar faoin antraipeolaíocht inné.

I read a book about anthropology yesterday.

Ní mhúintear antraipeolaíocht sa scoil againne.

Anthropology isn't taught in our school.

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Anthropology in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for anthropology?

The Irish for anthropology is antraipeolaíocht (pronounced “AN-tra-pyoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce antraipeolaíocht in Irish?

Antraipeolaíocht is said like “AN-tra-pyoh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈan̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠapʲoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does antraipeolaíocht have a plural?

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

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

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an antraipeolaíocht (the anthropology), a hantraipeolaíocht (her anthropology), a n-antraipeolaíocht (their anthropology).

What do you call an anthropologist in Irish?

An anthropologist is 'antraipeolaí'. The subject itself is 'antraipeolaíocht'.

Anthropology in Irish (Antraipeolaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage