HeyRuaHow to say “Egyptology” in Irish
- Irish:
- Éigipteolaíocht
- English:
- Egyptology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-gip-tyoh-lee-akht” /ˈeːɟɪpʲtʲoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Éigipteolaíochta, na hÉigipteolaíochta (e.g. ollamh Éigipteolaíochta, professor of Egyptology)
What does “Éigipteolaíocht” mean?
- Egyptology
- The academic study of ancient Egypt, its history, language and culture.Also: study of ancient Egypt, Egyptian archaeology.
“Éigipteolaíocht” with the article
Here is Éigipteolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an Éigipteolaíocht
the Egyptology
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Éigipteolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Éigipteolaíocht, the Irish word for Egyptology.
Tá suim mhór agam san Éigipteolaíocht.
I'm very interested in Egyptology.
Is ábhar spéisiúil í an Éigipteolaíocht.
Egyptology is a fascinating subject.
Rinne sí staidéar ar Éigipteolaíocht san ollscoil.
She studied Egyptology at university.
Is léachtóir Éigipteolaíochta é m'uncail.
My uncle is a lecturer in Egyptology.
Cheannaigh mé leabhar faoin Éigipteolaíocht inné.
I bought a book about Egyptology yesterday.
Tá cúrsa Éigipteolaíochta ar fáil i mBaile Átha Cliath.
There's an Egyptology course available in Dublin.
Thosaigh an Éigipteolaíocht nua-aimseartha sa naoú haois déag.
Modern Egyptology began in the nineteenth century.
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Egyptology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Egyptology?
The Irish for Egyptology is Éigipteolaíocht (pronounced “AY-gip-tyoh-lee-akht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Éigipteolaíocht in Irish?
Éigipteolaíocht is said like “AY-gip-tyoh-lee-akht” (IPA /ˈeːɟɪpʲtʲoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does Éigipteolaíocht have a plural?
No. Éigipteolaíocht is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Éigipteolaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an Éigipteolaíocht (the Egyptology), a hÉigipteolaíocht (her Egyptology), a nÉigipteolaíocht (their Egyptology).
What do you call a person who studies Egyptology?
An expert in Éigipteolaíocht is an Éigipteolaí, an Egyptologist.
