HeyRuaHow to say “astronomer” in Irish
- Irish:
- réalteolaí
- English:
- astronomer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYL-tyoh-lee” /ˈreːlʲtʲoːl̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- réalteolaithe (astronomers)
- Genitive singular:
- réalteolaí, an réalteolaí (e.g. teileascóp an réalteolaí, the astronomer's telescope)
- Genitive plural:
- réalteolaithe, na réalteolaithe (e.g. cumann réalteolaithe, an astronomers' society)
What does “réalteolaí” mean?
- astronomer
- A scientist who studies the stars, planets and other objects in space.Also: stargazer, space scientist.
“Réalteolaí” with the article
The plural of astronomer in Irish is réalteolaithe. Here is réalteolaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Réalteolaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réalteolaí, the Irish word for astronomer.
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Astronomer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for astronomer?
The Irish for astronomer is réalteolaí (pronounced “RAYL-tyoh-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réalteolaithe.
How do you pronounce réalteolaí in Irish?
Réalteolaí is said like “RAYL-tyoh-lee” (IPA /ˈreːlʲtʲoːl̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of astronomer in Irish?
The plural of réalteolaí is réalteolaithe; with the article, na réalteolaithe means “the astronomers”. The genitive plural is réalteolaithe, as in cumann réalteolaithe (an astronomers' society).
What is the difference between réalteolaí and astralaí?
A réalteolaí is an astronomer who studies space scientifically, while an astralaí is an astrologer who reads the stars for fortunes.
What is the word for the science itself?
The science of astronomy is réalteolaíocht, and the person who practises it is a réalteolaí.
