Genetics in Irish (Géineolaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for genetics?

The Irish for genetics is géineolaíocht (pronounced “GAYN-oh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “genetics” in Irish

Irish:: géineolaíocht
English:: genetics
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “GAYN-oh-lee-ukht” /ˈɡʲeːnʲoːl̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: géineolaíochta, na géineolaíochta (e.g. saotharlann géineolaíochta, genetics laboratory)

What does “géineolaíocht” mean?

genetics: The branch of science that studies genes, heredity and how characteristics are passed from parents to offspring.Also: study of genes, heredity science.

“Géineolaíocht” with the article

Here is géineolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an ghéineolaíocht

the genetics

Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)

“Géineolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using géineolaíocht, the Irish word for genetics.

Tá suim mhór agam sa ghéineolaíocht.

I have a great interest in genetics.

Is eolaíocht nua go leor í an ghéineolaíocht.

Genetics is a fairly new science.

Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar ghéineolaíocht san ollscoil.

She is studying genetics at university.

Fuair sé post mar ollamh géineolaíochta.

He got a job as a professor of genetics.

Rinne an ghéineolaíocht dul chun cinn mór le déanaí.

Genetics has made great progress recently.

Bhí léacht faoi ghéineolaíocht againn inniu.

We had a lecture on genetics today.

Cabhraíonn géineolaíocht linn galair a thuiscint.

Genetics helps us understand diseases.

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Genetics in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for genetics?

The Irish for genetics is géineolaíocht (pronounced “GAYN-oh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce géineolaíocht in Irish?

Géineolaíocht is said like “GAYN-oh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɡʲeːnʲoːl̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/).

Does géineolaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for géineolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does géineolaíocht change to ghéineolaíocht or ngéineolaíocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) géineolaíocht becomes mo ghéineolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngéineolaíocht (eclipsis).

What is the Irish for a gene?

A gene is 'géin' (feminine), and genetics, the study of genes, is 'géineolaíocht'.

How do I say 'genetic' as an adjective?

Use 'géiniteach', as in 'galar géiniteach' (a genetic disease), or the genitive 'géineolaíochta' for things relating to the science.

Genetics in Irish (Géineolaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage