HeyRuaHow to say “geophysics” in Irish
- Irish:
- geoifisic
- English:
- geophysics
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GYOH-ih-fish-ik” /ˈɟoːfʲɪʃɪc/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- geoifisice, na geoifisice (e.g. roinn na geoifisice, the department of geophysics)
What does “geoifisic” mean?
- geophysics
- The science that studies the physical properties and processes of the earth, such as gravity, magnetism and earthquakes.Also: earth physics, geophysical science.
“Geoifisic” with the article
Here is geoifisic after the article (an t-alt).
an gheoifisic
the geophysics
Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)
“Geoifisic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using geoifisic, the Irish word for geophysics.
Is brainse den eolaíocht í an gheoifisic.
Geophysics is a branch of science.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar gheoifisic san ollscoil.
She is studying geophysics at university.
Bíonn an gheoifisic ag plé le creathanna talún.
Geophysics deals with earthquakes.
Is ollamh le geoifisic é m'uncail.
My uncle is a professor of geophysics.
Fuair sé céim i ngeoifisic anuraidh.
He got a degree in geophysics last year.
Tá suim mhór agam sa gheoifisic.
I have a great interest in geophysics.
D'fhreastail mé ar léacht faoi ghnéithe na geoifisice.
I attended a lecture on aspects of geophysics.
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Geophysics in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for geophysics?
The Irish for geophysics is geoifisic (pronounced “GYOH-ih-fish-ik”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce geoifisic in Irish?
Geoifisic is said like “GYOH-ih-fish-ik” (IPA /ˈɟoːfʲɪʃɪc/).
Does geoifisic have a plural?
No plural form is given for geoifisic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does geoifisic change to gheoifisic or ngeoifisic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) geoifisic becomes mo gheoifisic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngeoifisic (eclipsis).
How is 'geoifisic' different from 'geolaíocht'?
'Geoifisic' is geophysics, the study of the earth using physics, while 'geolaíocht' is geology, the study of rocks and the earth's structure.
