Bacteriology in Irish (Baictéareolaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for bacteriology?

The Irish for bacteriology is baictéareolaíocht (pronounced “bak-TAY-ruh-oh-LEE-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “bacteriology” in Irish

Irish:: baictéareolaíocht
English:: bacteriology
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “bak-TAY-ruh-oh-LEE-ukht” /ˈbakʲtʲeːɾˠəˌoːlʲiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: baictéareolaíochta, na baictéareolaíochta (e.g. saotharlann baictéareolaíochta, bacteriology laboratory)

What does “baictéareolaíocht” mean?

bacteriology: The scientific study of bacteria.Also: study of bacteria, microbiology.

“Baictéareolaíocht” with the article

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

an bhaictéareolaíocht

the bacteriology

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

“Baictéareolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using baictéareolaíocht, the Irish word for bacteriology.

Is brainse den bhitheolaíocht í an bhaictéareolaíocht.

Bacteriology is a branch of biology.

Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar bhaictéareolaíocht san ollscoil.

She is studying bacteriology at university.

Is ollamh baictéareolaíochta é a hathair.

Her father is a professor of bacteriology.

Bhí suim mhór aige riamh sa bhaictéareolaíocht.

He was always very interested in bacteriology.

Thosaigh an léacht baictéareolaíochta ar a naoi.

The bacteriology lecture started at nine.

Tá dul chun cinn mór déanta sa bhaictéareolaíocht.

Great progress has been made in bacteriology.

Baictéareolaíocht an t-ábhar is fearr liom.

Bacteriology is my favourite subject.

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Bacteriology in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for bacteriology?

The Irish for bacteriology is baictéareolaíocht (pronounced “bak-TAY-ruh-oh-LEE-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce baictéareolaíocht in Irish?

Baictéareolaíocht is said like “bak-TAY-ruh-oh-LEE-ukht” (IPA /ˈbakʲtʲeːɾˠəˌoːlʲiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does baictéareolaíocht have a plural?

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

Why does baictéareolaíocht change to bhaictéareolaíocht or mbaictéareolaíocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) baictéareolaíocht becomes mo bhaictéareolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbaictéareolaíocht (eclipsis).

How is 'baictéareolaíocht' formed?

It combines 'baictéar' (bacterium) with '-eolaíocht' (study, -ology), like 'bitheolaíocht' for biology.

Bacteriology in Irish (Baictéareolaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage