Biotechnology in Irish (Biteicneolaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for biotechnology?

The Irish for biotechnology is biteicneolaíocht (pronounced “BIT-yek-nyoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “biotechnology” in Irish

Irish:: biteicneolaíocht
English:: biotechnology
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “BIT-yek-nyoh-lee-ukht” /ˈbʲɪtʲɛcˌnʲoːliːəxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: biteicneolaíochta, na biteicneolaíochta (e.g. comhlacht biteicneolaíochta, biotechnology company)

What does “biteicneolaíocht” mean?

biotechnology: The use of living organisms and biological processes to make products or solve problems in industry, medicine and farming.Also: biotech, bioengineering.

“Biteicneolaíocht” with the article

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

an bhiteicneolaíocht

the biotechnology

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

“Biteicneolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using biteicneolaíocht, the Irish word for biotechnology.

Tá suim mhór agam sa bhiteicneolaíocht.

I'm very interested in biotechnology.

Is réimse nua í an bhiteicneolaíocht.

Biotechnology is a new field.

Oibríonn sí i gcomhlacht biteicneolaíochta i nGaillimh.

She works in a biotechnology company in Galway.

Tá staidéar á dhéanamh aige ar bhiteicneolaíocht.

He is studying biotechnology.

Cuidíonn biteicneolaíocht le leigheasanna nua a fhorbairt.

Biotechnology helps develop new cures.

Tá cúrsa biteicneolaíochta ar fáil san ollscoil.

A biotechnology course is available at the university.

Úsáidtear biteicneolaíocht sa talmhaíocht freisin.

Biotechnology is also used in agriculture.

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Biotechnology in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for biotechnology?

The Irish for biotechnology is biteicneolaíocht (pronounced “BIT-yek-nyoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce biteicneolaíocht in Irish?

Biteicneolaíocht is said like “BIT-yek-nyoh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈbʲɪtʲɛcˌnʲoːliːəxt̪/).

Does biteicneolaíocht have a plural?

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

Why does biteicneolaíocht change to bhiteicneolaíocht or mbiteicneolaíocht?

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

How is biteicneolaíocht related to bitheolaíocht?

Bitheolaíocht means biology, while biteicneolaíocht is biotechnology, the practical application of biology using teicneolaíocht (technology).

Biotechnology in Irish (Biteicneolaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage