HeyRuaHow to say “ecology” in Irish
- Irish:
- éiceolaíocht
- English:
- ecology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-kyoh-lee-ukht” /ˈeːcoːliːxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- éiceolaíochta, na héiceolaíochta (e.g. léachtóir éiceolaíochta, ecology lecturer)
What does “éiceolaíocht” mean?
- ecology
- The science that studies how living things relate to each other and to their environment.Also: ecological science, environmental biology.
“Éiceolaíocht” with the article
Here is éiceolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an éiceolaíocht
the ecology
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Éiceolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éiceolaíocht, the Irish word for ecology.
Tá suim mhór agam san éiceolaíocht.
I have a great interest in ecology.
Is ábhar tábhachtach í an éiceolaíocht.
Ecology is an important subject.
Rinne sí céim san éiceolaíocht sa Ghaillimh.
She did a degree in ecology in Galway.
Bhí léacht éiceolaíochta againn ar maidin.
We had an ecology lecture this morning.
Tá staidéar á dhéanamh aige ar éiceolaíocht na mara.
He is studying marine ecology.
Foghlaimíonn na daltaí éiceolaíocht ar scoil.
The pupils learn ecology at school.
Cuireann an éiceolaíocht síos ar chothromaíocht an dúlra.
Ecology describes the balance of nature.
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Ecology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ecology?
The Irish for ecology is éiceolaíocht (pronounced “AY-kyoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce éiceolaíocht in Irish?
Éiceolaíocht is said like “AY-kyoh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈeːcoːliːxt̪/).
Does éiceolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for éiceolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does éiceolaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an éiceolaíocht (the ecology), a héiceolaíocht (her ecology), a n-éiceolaíocht (their ecology).
What is the difference between éiceolaíocht and timpeallacht?
Éiceolaíocht is the science of ecology, while timpeallacht means the environment itself.
