HeyRuaHow to say “climatology” in Irish
- Irish:
- clíomeolaíocht
- English:
- climatology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLEE-uh-mohl-ee-ukht” /ˈkʲlʲiːəmoːliːəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- clíomeolaíochta, na clíomeolaíochta (e.g. saineolaí clíomeolaíochta, climatology expert)
What does “clíomeolaíocht” mean?
- climatology
- The science that studies climate and how it changes over long periods.Also: climate science, study of climate.
“Clíomeolaíocht” with the article
Here is clíomeolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Clíomeolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clíomeolaíocht, the Irish word for climatology.
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Climatology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for climatology?
The Irish for climatology is clíomeolaíocht (pronounced “KLEE-uh-mohl-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce clíomeolaíocht in Irish?
Clíomeolaíocht is said like “KLEE-uh-mohl-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈkʲlʲiːəmoːliːəxt̪/).
Does clíomeolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for clíomeolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does clíomeolaíocht change to chlíomeolaíocht or gclíomeolaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clíomeolaíocht becomes mo chlíomeolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclíomeolaíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between clíomeolaíocht and meitéareolaíocht?
Clíomeolaíocht is the study of climate over long periods, while meitéareolaíocht (meteorology) deals with weather and forecasting.
