HeyRuaHow to say “geomorphology” in Irish
- Irish:
- geomoirfeolaíocht
- English:
- geomorphology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GYO-mor-ih-fyoh-lee-ukht” /ˈɟoːmˌɔɾʲəfʲoːliːəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- geomoirfeolaíochta, na geomoirfeolaíochta (e.g. léachtóir geomoirfeolaíochta, lecturer in geomorphology)
What does “geomoirfeolaíocht” mean?
- geomorphology
- The science that studies the shape of the earth's surface and how landforms develop.Also: landform science, study of landforms.
“Geomoirfeolaíocht” with the article
Here is geomoirfeolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Geomoirfeolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using geomoirfeolaíocht, the Irish word for geomorphology.
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Geomorphology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for geomorphology?
The Irish for geomorphology is geomoirfeolaíocht (pronounced “GYO-mor-ih-fyoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce geomoirfeolaíocht in Irish?
Geomoirfeolaíocht is said like “GYO-mor-ih-fyoh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɟoːmˌɔɾʲəfʲoːliːəxt̪/).
Does geomoirfeolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for geomoirfeolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does geomoirfeolaíocht change to gheomoirfeolaíocht or ngeomoirfeolaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) geomoirfeolaíocht becomes mo gheomoirfeolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngeomoirfeolaíocht (eclipsis).
How does geomoirfeolaíocht differ from geolaíocht?
Geolaíocht is geology, the study of rocks and the earth's structure, while geomoirfeolaíocht deals specifically with landforms and the processes shaping the surface.
