HeyRuaHow to say “geochemistry” in Irish
- Irish:
- geoiceimic
- English:
- geochemistry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GYOH-keh-mik” /ˈɟoːˌcɛmʲɪc/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- geoiceimice, na geoiceimice (e.g. léachtóir geoiceimice, geochemistry lecturer)
What does “geoiceimic” mean?
- geochemistry
- The science that studies the chemical composition of the earth and its rocks, minerals, soils and waters.Also: geochemical science, earth chemistry.
“Geoiceimic” with the article
Here is geoiceimic after the article (an t-alt).
an gheoiceimic
the geochemistry
Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)
“Geoiceimic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using geoiceimic, the Irish word for geochemistry.
Is brainse den gheolaíocht í an gheoiceimic.
Geochemistry is a branch of geology.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar gheoiceimic.
She is studying geochemistry.
Fuair sé céim sa gheoiceimic.
He got a degree in geochemistry.
Tá suim mhór agam i ngeoiceimic.
I have a great interest in geochemistry.
Bhí léacht faoin ngeoiceimic ar maidin.
There was a lecture on geochemistry this morning.
Is ollamh geoiceimice é in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe.
He is a professor of geochemistry at the University of Galway.
Úsáidtear an gheoiceimic chun mianraí a aimsiú.
Geochemistry is used to find minerals.
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Geochemistry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for geochemistry?
The Irish for geochemistry is geoiceimic (pronounced “GYOH-keh-mik”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce geoiceimic in Irish?
Geoiceimic is said like “GYOH-keh-mik” (IPA /ˈɟoːˌcɛmʲɪc/).
Does geoiceimic have a plural?
No plural form is given for geoiceimic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does geoiceimic change to gheoiceimic or ngeoiceimic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) geoiceimic becomes mo gheoiceimic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngeoiceimic (eclipsis).
How is 'geoiceimic' related to 'ceimic'?
It is formed from the prefix 'geo-' and 'ceimic' (chemistry), just as 'geolaíocht' means geology.
