HeyRuaHow to say “geography” in Irish
- Irish:
- tíreolaíocht
- English:
- geography
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TEER-oh-lee-okht” /ˈtʲiːɾʲoːliːəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- tíreolaíochta, na tíreolaíochta (e.g. múinteoir na tíreolaíochta, the geography teacher)
What does “tíreolaíocht” mean?
- geography
- The study of the earth's surface, its countries, landscapes, climate and peoples, especially as a school subject.Also: geography class, study of the earth.
Other Irish words for geography: geografaíocht (geography)
“Tíreolaíocht” with the article
Here is tíreolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Tíreolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tíreolaíocht, the Irish word for geography.
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Geography in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for geography?
The Irish for geography is tíreolaíocht (pronounced “TEER-oh-lee-okht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce tíreolaíocht in Irish?
Tíreolaíocht is said like “TEER-oh-lee-okht” (IPA /ˈtʲiːɾʲoːliːəxt̪/).
Does tíreolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for tíreolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tíreolaíocht change to thíreolaíocht or dtíreolaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tíreolaíocht becomes mo thíreolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtíreolaíocht (eclipsis).
Is 'tíreolaíocht' the same as 'geolaíocht'?
No. 'Tíreolaíocht' is geography, while 'geolaíocht' is geology, the study of rocks and the earth's structure.
How is the word built?
It combines 'tír' (country, land) with 'eolaíocht' (science, knowledge), so it literally means the science of lands.
