HeyRuaHow to say “geology” in Irish
- Irish:
- geolaíocht
- English:
- geology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “gyoh-LEE-ukht” /ɟoːˈl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- geolaíochta, na geolaíochta (e.g. roinn na geolaíochta, the geology department)
What does “geolaíocht” mean?
- geology
- The science that studies the earth, its rocks and how they were formed.Also: earth science, study of rocks.
“Geolaíocht” with the article
Here is geolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Geolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using geolaíocht, the Irish word for geology.
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Geology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for geology?
The Irish for geology is geolaíocht (pronounced “gyoh-LEE-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce geolaíocht in Irish?
Geolaíocht is said like “gyoh-LEE-ukht” (IPA /ɟoːˈl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does geolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for geolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does geolaíocht change to gheolaíocht or ngeolaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) geolaíocht becomes mo gheolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngeolaíocht (eclipsis).
What do you call a geologist in Irish?
A geologist is 'geolaí', and the adjective 'geological' is 'geolaíoch'.
Is 'geolaíocht' the same as 'tíreolaíocht'?
No: 'geolaíocht' is geology, the study of rocks and the earth's structure, while 'tíreolaíocht' is geography.
