HeyRuaHow to say “criminology” in Irish
- Irish:
- coireolaíocht
- English:
- criminology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kir-OH-lee-ukht” /ˌkɛɾʲˈoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- coireolaíochta, na coireolaíochta (e.g. léachtóir coireolaíochta, lecturer in criminology)
What does “coireolaíocht” mean?
- criminology
- The scientific study of crime, criminals and their behaviour.Also: study of crime, criminal science.
“Coireolaíocht” with the article
Here is coireolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an choireolaíocht
the criminology
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Coireolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coireolaíocht, the Irish word for criminology.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar an gcoireolaíocht.
She is studying criminology.
Is ábhar suimiúil í an choireolaíocht.
Criminology is an interesting subject.
Fuair sé céim sa choireolaíocht anuraidh.
He got a degree in criminology last year.
Is ollamh coireolaíochta é a hathair.
Her father is a professor of criminology.
Bíonn síceolaíocht agus coireolaíocht ceangailte go minic.
Psychology and criminology are often linked.
Ba mhaith liom cúrsa coireolaíochta a dhéanamh.
I would like to do a criminology course.
Pléann an choireolaíocht cúiseanna na coireachta.
Criminology discusses the causes of crime.
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Criminology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for criminology?
The Irish for criminology is coireolaíocht (pronounced “kir-OH-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce coireolaíocht in Irish?
Coireolaíocht is said like “kir-OH-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˌkɛɾʲˈoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does coireolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for coireolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does coireolaíocht change to choireolaíocht or gcoireolaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coireolaíocht becomes mo choireolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoireolaíocht (eclipsis).
How is coireolaíocht different from coireacht?
Coireacht means crime or criminality itself, while coireolaíocht is the academic study of crime.
