HeyRuaHow to say “dietetics” in Irish
- Irish:
- bia-eolaíocht
- English:
- dietetics
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BEE-uh-oh-lee-ukht” /ˈbʲiə oːlˠiːxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- bia-eolaíochta, na bia-eolaíochta (e.g. cúrsa bia-eolaíochta, a dietetics course)
What does “bia-eolaíocht” mean?
- dietetics
- The science of diet and nutrition and how food affects health.Also: nutrition science, science of diet, dietetic.
“Bia-eolaíocht” with the article
Here is bia-eolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Bia-eolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bia-eolaíocht, the Irish word for dietetics.
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Dietetics in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dietetics?
The Irish for dietetics is bia-eolaíocht (pronounced “BEE-uh-oh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce bia-eolaíocht in Irish?
Bia-eolaíocht is said like “BEE-uh-oh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈbʲiə oːlˠiːxt̪ˠ/).
Does bia-eolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for bia-eolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bia-eolaíocht change to bhia-eolaíocht or mbia-eolaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bia-eolaíocht becomes mo bhia-eolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbia-eolaíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'bia-eolaíocht' and 'cothú'?
'Bia-eolaíocht' is the science or profession of dietetics, while 'cothú' means nourishment or nutrition itself.
