HeyRuaHow to say “glaciology” in Irish
- Irish:
- oigheareolaíocht
- English:
- glaciology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “IGH-er-oh-lee-okht” /ˈəiəɾˌoːliːxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- oigheareolaíochta, na hoigheareolaíochta (e.g. léachtóir oigheareolaíochta, lecturer in glaciology)
What does “oigheareolaíocht” mean?
- glaciology
- The scientific study of glaciers and ice and how they form, move and affect the land.Also: study of glaciers, ice science.
“Oigheareolaíocht” with the article
Here is oigheareolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an oigheareolaíocht
the glaciology
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Oigheareolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oigheareolaíocht, the Irish word for glaciology.
Is brainse den gheolaíocht í an oigheareolaíocht.
Glaciology is a branch of geology.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar an oigheareolaíocht.
She is studying glaciology.
Fuair sé céim san oigheareolaíocht.
He got a degree in glaciology.
Chuaigh saineolaí oigheareolaíochta go dtí an Íoslainn.
A glaciology expert went to Iceland.
Tá suim mhór agam san oigheareolaíocht.
I'm very interested in glaciology.
Cabhraíonn an oigheareolaíocht linn athrú aeráide a thuiscint.
Glaciology helps us understand climate change.
Léigh mé leabhar faoi oigheareolaíocht inné.
I read a book about glaciology yesterday.
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Glaciology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for glaciology?
The Irish for glaciology is oigheareolaíocht (pronounced “IGH-er-oh-lee-okht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce oigheareolaíocht in Irish?
Oigheareolaíocht is said like “IGH-er-oh-lee-okht” (IPA /ˈəiəɾˌoːliːxt̪/).
Does oigheareolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for oigheareolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does oigheareolaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an oigheareolaíocht (the glaciology), a hoigheareolaíocht (her glaciology), a n-oigheareolaíocht (their glaciology).
How is 'oigheareolaíocht' built?
It combines 'oighear' (ice) with 'eolaíocht' (science), like 'oighearshruth' (glacier).
