HeyRuaHow to say “geophysicist” in Irish
- Irish:
- geoifisiceoir
- English:
- geophysicist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “gyo-IF-ish-kyohr” /ɟoˈɪfʲɪʃcoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- geoifisiceoirí (geophysicists)
- Genitive singular:
- geoifisiceora, an gheoifisiceora (e.g. tuarascáil an gheoifisiceora, the geophysicist's report)
- Genitive plural:
- geoifisiceoirí, na ngeoifisiceoirí (e.g. cumann na ngeoifisiceoirí, the geophysicists' association)
What does “geoifisiceoir” mean?
- geophysicist
- A scientist who studies the physics of the earth, such as its gravity, magnetism and earthquakes.Also: earth scientist.
“Geoifisiceoir” with the article
The plural of geophysicist in Irish is geoifisiceoirí. Here is geoifisiceoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Geoifisiceoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using geoifisiceoir, the Irish word for geophysicist.
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Geophysicist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for geophysicist?
The Irish for geophysicist is geoifisiceoir (pronounced “gyo-IF-ish-kyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is geoifisiceoirí.
How do you pronounce geoifisiceoir in Irish?
Geoifisiceoir is said like “gyo-IF-ish-kyohr” (IPA /ɟoˈɪfʲɪʃcoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of geophysicist in Irish?
The plural of geoifisiceoir is geoifisiceoirí; with the article, na geoifisiceoirí means “the geophysicists”. The genitive plural is geoifisiceoirí, as in cumann na ngeoifisiceoirí (the geophysicists' association).
Why does geoifisiceoir change to gheoifisiceoir or ngeoifisiceoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) geoifisiceoir becomes mo gheoifisiceoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngeoifisiceoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between a 'geoifisiceoir' and a 'geolaí'?
A 'geoifisiceoir' studies the earth using physics (geoifisic), while a 'geolaí' is a geologist who studies rocks and the earth's structure (geolaíocht).
