HeyRuaHow to say “botanist” in Irish
- Irish:
- luibheolaí
- English:
- botanist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LIV-oh-lee” /ˈl̪ˠɪvʲoːl̪ˠiː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- luibheolaithe (botanists)
- Genitive singular:
- luibheolaí, an luibheolaí (e.g. obair an luibheolaí, the botanist's work)
- Genitive plural:
- luibheolaithe, na luibheolaithe (e.g. cumann na luibheolaithe, the botanists' society)
What does “luibheolaí” mean?
- botanist
- A scientist who studies plants.Also: plant scientist, herbalist.
“Luibheolaí” with the article
The plural of botanist in Irish is luibheolaithe. Here is luibheolaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an luibheolaí
the botanist
No change after an
na luibheolaithe
the botanists
Plural: no change after na
“Luibheolaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using luibheolaí, the Irish word for botanist.
Is luibheolaí í mo dheirfiúr.
My sister is a botanist.
Tháinig an luibheolaí ar phlanda annamh sa phortach.
The botanist found a rare plant in the bog.
Bhí leabhar nótaí an luibheolaí lán le líníochtaí.
The botanist's notebook was full of drawings.
Bhí luibheolaithe ón ollscoil ag obair ar an oileán.
Botanists from the university were working on the island.
Ba mhaith liom bheith i mo luibheolaí lá éigin.
I'd like to be a botanist some day.
Labhair an luibheolaí faoi bhláthanna fiáine na Boirne.
The botanist spoke about the wild flowers of the Burren.
D'aithin na luibheolaithe an speiceas nua láithreach.
The botanists recognised the new species immediately.
Other nouns in Irish
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Botanist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for botanist?
The Irish for botanist is luibheolaí (pronounced “LIV-oh-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is luibheolaithe.
How do you pronounce luibheolaí in Irish?
Luibheolaí is said like “LIV-oh-lee” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɪvʲoːl̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of botanist in Irish?
The plural of luibheolaí is luibheolaithe; with the article, na luibheolaithe means “the botanists”. The genitive plural is luibheolaithe, as in cumann na luibheolaithe (the botanists' society).
What is the word for the science itself?
The science of botany is 'luibheolaíocht', and a person who practises it is a 'luibheolaí'.
