HeyRuaHow to say “ethnography” in Irish
- Irish:
- eitneagrafaíocht
- English:
- ethnography
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “ET-yin-ag-ruh-fee-ukht” /ˈɛtʲnʲəɡɾˠəfˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- eitneagrafaíochta, na heitneagrafaíochta (e.g. staidéar eitneagrafaíochta, an ethnographic study)
What does “eitneagrafaíocht” mean?
- ethnography
- The scientific study and description of the customs, culture and way of life of particular peoples.Also: ethnographic study, study of peoples, cultural description.
“Eitneagrafaíocht” with the article
Here is eitneagrafaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Eitneagrafaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eitneagrafaíocht, the Irish word for ethnography.
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Ethnography in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ethnography?
The Irish for ethnography is eitneagrafaíocht (pronounced “ET-yin-ag-ruh-fee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce eitneagrafaíocht in Irish?
Eitneagrafaíocht is said like “ET-yin-ag-ruh-fee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɛtʲnʲəɡɾˠəfˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does eitneagrafaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for eitneagrafaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eitneagrafaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eitneagrafaíocht (the ethnography), a heitneagrafaíocht (her ethnography), a n-eitneagrafaíocht (their ethnography).
What is the difference between eitneagrafaíocht and eitneolaíocht?
Eitneagrafaíocht is the descriptive recording of a particular culture, while eitneolaíocht (ethnology) is the comparative study and analysis of cultures.
