HeyRuaHow to say “etymology” in Irish
- Irish:
- sanasaíocht
- English:
- etymology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SAN-uh-see-ukht” /ˈsˠanˠəsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- sanasaíochta, na sanasaíochta (e.g. foclóir sanasaíochta, etymological dictionary)
What does “sanasaíocht” mean?
- etymology
- The study of the origin and history of words, or the origin of a particular word.Also: word origin, derivation of words, origin of a word.
“Sanasaíocht” with the article
Here is sanasaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Sanasaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sanasaíocht, the Irish word for etymology.
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Etymology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for etymology?
The Irish for etymology is sanasaíocht (pronounced “SAN-uh-see-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce sanasaíocht in Irish?
Sanasaíocht is said like “SAN-uh-see-ukht” (IPA /ˈsˠanˠəsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does sanasaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for sanasaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does sanasaíocht change to shanasaíocht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shanasaíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár sanasaíocht, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'sanasaíocht' related to 'sanas'?
Yes, 'sanas' means a gloss or etymological explanation, and 'sanasaíocht' is the study of word origins built from it.
How do I say 'etymological' in Irish?
Use the genitive as an adjective: 'foclóir sanasaíochta' means an etymological dictionary.
