How to say “computer science” in Irish
- Irish:
- ríomheolaíocht
- English:
- computer science
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “REEV-oh-lee-okht” /ˈɾʲiːvˌoːliːəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- ríomheolaíochta, na ríomheolaíochta (e.g. cúrsa ríomheolaíochta, a computer science course)
What does “ríomheolaíocht” mean?
- computer science
- The study of computers, how they work and how to program them.Also: computing, informatics, computer studies.
Other Irish words for computer science: ríomhaireacht (computing)
“Ríomheolaíocht” with the article
Here is ríomheolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Ríomheolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ríomheolaíocht, the Irish word for computer science.
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Computer science in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for computer science?
The Irish for computer science is ríomheolaíocht (pronounced “REEV-oh-lee-okht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ríomheolaíocht in Irish?
Ríomheolaíocht is said like “REEV-oh-lee-okht” (IPA /ˈɾʲiːvˌoːliːəxt̪/).
Does ríomheolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for ríomheolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between ríomheolaíocht and ríomhaireacht?
Ríomheolaíocht is the academic science of computers, while ríomhaireacht refers more generally to computing as an activity or field.
