Archaeology in Irish (Seandálaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for archaeology?

The Irish for archaeology is seandálaíocht (pronounced “SHAN-daw-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “archaeology” in Irish

Irish:: seandálaíocht
English:: archaeology
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SHAN-daw-lee-ukht” /ˈʃanˌd̪ˠaːlʲiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: seandálaíochta, na seandálaíochta (e.g. roinn na seandálaíochta, the department of archaeology)

What does “seandálaíocht” mean?

archaeology: The study of the human past through the remains of buildings, tools and other objects found in the ground.Also: archeology, archaeological study, excavation.

“Seandálaíocht” with the article

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

an tseandálaíocht

the archaeology

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

“Seandálaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using seandálaíocht, the Irish word for archaeology.

Tá suim mhór agam sa tseandálaíocht.

I'm very interested in archaeology.

Rinne sí staidéar ar sheandálaíocht san ollscoil.

She studied archaeology at university.

Is ábhar spéisiúil í an tseandálaíocht.

Archaeology is a fascinating subject.

Tá sé ina léachtóir seandálaíochta i nGaillimh.

He is an archaeology lecturer in Galway.

Ba mhaith liom post a fháil i seandálaíocht.

I'd like to get a job in archaeology.

Thug lucht seandálaíochta cuairt ar an bportach.

Archaeologists visited the bog.

Foghlaimímid go leor faoin stair ón tseandálaíocht.

We learn a lot about history from archaeology.

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Archaeology in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for archaeology?

The Irish for archaeology is seandálaíocht (pronounced “SHAN-daw-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce seandálaíocht in Irish?

Seandálaíocht is said like “SHAN-daw-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈʃanˌd̪ˠaːlʲiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does seandálaíocht have a plural?

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

Why does seandálaíocht change to sheandálaíocht?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheandálaíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár seandálaíocht, because s does not take eclipsis.

What do you call an archaeologist in Irish?

An archaeologist is 'seandálaí', and the field itself is 'seandálaíocht'.

How do you say 'archaeological' in Irish?

Use the genitive as an adjective: 'láithreán seandálaíochta' means an archaeological site.

Archaeology in Irish (Seandálaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage