HeyRuaHow to say “ethology” in Irish
- Irish:
- eiteolaíocht
- English:
- ethology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “ET-yoh-lee-ukht” /ˈɛtʲoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- eiteolaíochta, na heiteolaíochta (e.g. léachtóir eiteolaíochta, lecturer in ethology)
What does “eiteolaíocht” mean?
- ethology
- The scientific study of animal behaviour, especially in natural conditions.Also: animal behaviour, study of animal behaviour, behavioural biology.
“Eiteolaíocht” with the article
Here is eiteolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an eiteolaíocht
the ethology
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Eiteolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eiteolaíocht, the Irish word for ethology.
Is brainse den bhitheolaíocht í an eiteolaíocht.
Ethology is a branch of biology.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar eiteolaíocht san ollscoil.
She is studying ethology at university.
Bhain sé céim amach san eiteolaíocht.
He got a degree in ethology.
Léigh mé leabhar faoi eiteolaíocht na n-éan.
I read a book on the ethology of birds.
Is spéis liom eiteolaíocht ainmhithe fiáine.
I'm interested in the ethology of wild animals.
Tá cúrsa eiteolaíochta á thabhairt i mbliana.
An ethology course is being given this year.
Breathnaíonn an eiteolaíocht ar iompar ainmhithe sa dúlra.
Ethology looks at animal behaviour in nature.
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Ethology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ethology?
The Irish for ethology is eiteolaíocht (pronounced “ET-yoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce eiteolaíocht in Irish?
Eiteolaíocht is said like “ET-yoh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɛtʲoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does eiteolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for eiteolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eiteolaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eiteolaíocht (the ethology), a heiteolaíocht (her ethology), a n-eiteolaíocht (their ethology).
Is 'eiteolaíocht' the same as 'eitic' (ethics)?
No. 'Eiteolaíocht' is the study of animal behaviour, while ethics is 'eitic' or 'eiticiúlacht'.
