HeyRuaHow to say “evolution” in Irish
- Irish:
- éabhlóid
- English:
- evolution
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-voh-lohd” /ˈeːwoːlˠoːdʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- éabhlóide, na héabhlóide (e.g. teoiric na héabhlóide, the theory of evolution)
What does “éabhlóid” mean?
- evolution
- The gradual development of living things over many generations, or of anything over time.Also: development, natural development, gradual change.
“Éabhlóid” with the article
Here is éabhlóid after the article (an t-alt).
an éabhlóid
the evolution
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Éabhlóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éabhlóid, the Irish word for evolution.
An raibh an ceart ag Darwin faoin éabhlóid sa dúlra?
Was Darwin right about evolution in nature?
Tá an éabhlóid ar siúl le milliúin bliain.
Evolution has been going on for millions of years.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi theoiric na héabhlóide ar scoil inniu.
We learned about the theory of evolution at school today.
Ní chreideann sé san éabhlóid ar chor ar bith.
He doesn't believe in evolution at all.
Is próiseas mall í an éabhlóid.
Evolution is a slow process.
Léigh mé leabhar suimiúil faoi éabhlóid an duine.
I read an interesting book about human evolution.
Tharla éabhlóid sa teanga le himeacht ama.
The language evolved over time.
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Evolution in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for evolution?
The Irish for evolution is éabhlóid (pronounced “AY-voh-lohd”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce éabhlóid in Irish?
Éabhlóid is said like “AY-voh-lohd” (IPA /ˈeːwoːlˠoːdʲ/).
Does éabhlóid have a plural?
No plural form is given for éabhlóid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does éabhlóid sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an éabhlóid (the evolution), a héabhlóid (her evolution), a n-éabhlóid (their evolution).
What is the difference between éabhlóid and forbairt?
Éabhlóid is the scientific term for evolution, especially of species, while forbairt is the general word for development or growth, as in forbairt eacnamaíoch.
