HeyRuaHow to say “hydrography” in Irish
- Irish:
- hidreagrafaíocht
- English:
- hydrography
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “hid-ra-GRAF-ee-okht” /ˈhʲɪdʲɾʲəˌɡɾˠafˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- hidreagrafaíochta, na hidreagrafaíochta (e.g. oifig na hidreagrafaíochta, the hydrography office)
What does “hidreagrafaíocht” mean?
- hydrography
- The science of measuring and mapping seas, lakes and rivers, especially for navigation.Also: marine surveying, charting of waters.
“Hidreagrafaíocht” with the article
Here is hidreagrafaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an hidreagrafaíocht
the hydrography
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“Hidreagrafaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using hidreagrafaíocht, the Irish word for hydrography.
Is eolaíocht thábhachtach í an hidreagrafaíocht.
Hydrography is an important science.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar hidreagrafaíocht.
She is studying hydrography.
Baineann hidreagrafaíocht le mapáil na farraige.
Hydrography deals with mapping the sea.
Tá cúrsa hidreagrafaíochta ar siúl san ollscoil.
There is a hydrography course running at the university.
D'oibrigh m'athair i hidreagrafaíocht ar feadh na mblianta.
My father worked in hydrography for years.
Bíonn longa ag brath ar an hidreagrafaíocht.
Ships depend on hydrography.
Is saineolaí hidreagrafaíochta é a deartháir.
His brother is a hydrography expert.
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Hydrography in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hydrography?
The Irish for hydrography is hidreagrafaíocht (pronounced “hid-ra-GRAF-ee-okht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce hidreagrafaíocht in Irish?
Hidreagrafaíocht is said like “hid-ra-GRAF-ee-okht” (IPA /ˈhʲɪdʲɾʲəˌɡɾˠafˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does hidreagrafaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for hidreagrafaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the word for a hydrographer?
A hydrographer is 'hidreagrafaí', and the science itself is 'hidreagrafaíocht'.
