HeyRuaHow to say “epidemiology” in Irish
- Irish:
- eipidéimeolaíocht
- English:
- epidemiology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EP-i-day-mo-lee-ukht” /ˈɛpʲɪdʲeːmʲoːl̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- eipidéimeolaíochta, na heipidéimeolaíochta (e.g. roinn eipidéimeolaíochta, department of epidemiology)
What does “eipidéimeolaíocht” mean?
- epidemiology
- The branch of medical science that studies how diseases spread and are controlled in populations.Also: study of epidemics, disease spread.
“Eipidéimeolaíocht” with the article
Here is eipidéimeolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Eipidéimeolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eipidéimeolaíocht, the Irish word for epidemiology.
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Epidemiology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for epidemiology?
The Irish for epidemiology is eipidéimeolaíocht (pronounced “EP-i-day-mo-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce eipidéimeolaíocht in Irish?
Eipidéimeolaíocht is said like “EP-i-day-mo-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɛpʲɪdʲeːmʲoːl̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/).
Does eipidéimeolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for eipidéimeolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eipidéimeolaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eipidéimeolaíocht (the epidemiology), a heipidéimeolaíocht (her epidemiology), a n-eipidéimeolaíocht (their epidemiology).
What is the Irish for an epidemiologist?
An epidemiologist is 'eipidéimeolaí', and an epidemic itself is 'eipidéim'.
