HeyRuaHow to say “ethnology” in Irish
- Irish:
- eitneolaíocht
- English:
- ethnology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “ET-yin-oh-lee-ukht” /ˈɛtʲnʲoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- eitneolaíochta, na heitneolaíochta (e.g. roinn na heitneolaíochta, department of ethnology)
What does “eitneolaíocht” mean?
- ethnology
- The scientific study of peoples and cultures, their customs, origins and characteristics.Also: study of peoples, cultural anthropology.
“Eitneolaíocht” with the article
Here is eitneolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Eitneolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eitneolaíocht, the Irish word for ethnology.
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Ethnology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ethnology?
The Irish for ethnology is eitneolaíocht (pronounced “ET-yin-oh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce eitneolaíocht in Irish?
Eitneolaíocht is said like “ET-yin-oh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɛtʲnʲoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does eitneolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for eitneolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eitneolaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eitneolaíocht (the ethnology), a heitneolaíocht (her ethnology), a n-eitneolaíocht (their ethnology).
What is the difference between eitneolaíocht and antraipeolaíocht?
Eitneolaíocht is ethnology, the comparative study of peoples and cultures, while antraipeolaíocht is anthropology, the broader study of humankind.
