HeyRuaHow to say “expertise” in Irish
- Irish:
- saineolas
- English:
- expertise
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SAN-yoh-lus” /ˈsanʲoːləs/
- Genitive singular:
- saineolais, an tsaineolais (e.g. easpa saineolais, lack of expertise)
What does “saineolas” mean?
- expertise
- Special or expert knowledge of a particular subject or field.Also: expert knowledge, specialist knowledge, know-how, special knowledge.
“Saineolas” with the article
Here is saineolas after the article (an t-alt).
“Saineolas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using saineolas, the Irish word for expertise.
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Expertise in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for expertise?
The Irish for expertise is saineolas (pronounced “SAN-yoh-lus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce saineolas in Irish?
Saineolas is said like “SAN-yoh-lus” (IPA /ˈsanʲoːləs/).
Does saineolas have a plural?
No plural form is given for saineolas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does saineolas change to shaineolas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shaineolas. After ár (our) it stays ár saineolas, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is saineolas different from eolas?
Eolas is knowledge or information in general, while saineolas (sain- 'special' + eolas) is specialist or expert knowledge. An expert is a saineolaí.
Which preposition follows saineolas?
Use ar for the subject: saineolas ar an dlí, 'expertise in law'. You often say tá saineolas aige ar..., 'he has expertise in...'.
