HeyRuaHow to say “audiology” in Irish
- Irish:
- éisteolaíocht
- English:
- audiology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-shtyoh-lee-ukht” /ˈeːʃtʲoːl̪ˠiːəxt/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- éisteolaíochta, na héisteolaíochta (e.g. roinn éisteolaíochta, audiology department)
What does “éisteolaíocht” mean?
- audiology
- The scientific study of hearing and the treatment of hearing problems.Also: study of hearing, hearing science.
“Éisteolaíocht” with the article
Here is éisteolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an éisteolaíocht
the audiology
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Éisteolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éisteolaíocht, the Irish word for audiology.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar éisteolaíocht.
She is studying audiology.
Is brainse den leigheas í an éisteolaíocht.
Audiology is a branch of medicine.
Chuaigh mé chuig an gclinic éisteolaíochta inné.
I went to the audiology clinic yesterday.
Tá cúrsa céime san éisteolaíocht ar fáil anois.
A degree course in audiology is available now.
Oibríonn mo dheartháir i réimse na héisteolaíochta.
My brother works in the field of audiology.
Bíonn éisteolaíocht tábhachtach do pháistí bodhra.
Audiology is important for deaf children.
Tá seirbhís éisteolaíochta san ospidéal áitiúil.
There is an audiology service in the local hospital.
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Audiology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for audiology?
The Irish for audiology is éisteolaíocht (pronounced “AY-shtyoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce éisteolaíocht in Irish?
Éisteolaíocht is said like “AY-shtyoh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈeːʃtʲoːl̪ˠiːəxt/).
Does éisteolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for éisteolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does éisteolaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an éisteolaíocht (the audiology), a héisteolaíocht (her audiology), a n-éisteolaíocht (their audiology).
What is the word for an audiologist?
An audiologist is 'éisteolaí', formed like 'éisteolaíocht' from 'éist' (listen) and '-eolaíocht' (study).
