HeyRuaHow to say “hydrology” in Irish
- Irish:
- hidreolaíocht
- English:
- hydrology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HID-roh-lee-ukht” /ˈhʲɪdʲɾʲoːl̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- hidreolaíochta, na hidreolaíochta (e.g. roinn hidreolaíochta, hydrology department)
What does “hidreolaíocht” mean?
- hydrology
- The science that studies water on and under the earth's surface and in the atmosphere, and how it moves.Also: water science, study of water.
“Hidreolaíocht” with the article
Here is hidreolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an hidreolaíocht
the hydrology
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“Hidreolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using hidreolaíocht, the Irish word for hydrology.
Is eolaíocht thábhachtach í an hidreolaíocht.
Hydrology is an important science.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar hidreolaíocht san ollscoil.
She is studying hydrology at the university.
Bíonn baint ag an hidreolaíocht le tuilte agus aibhneacha.
Hydrology is concerned with floods and rivers.
Is saineolaí hidreolaíochta é m'uncail.
My uncle is a hydrology expert.
Fuair sé céim sa hidreolaíocht anuraidh.
He got a degree in hydrology last year.
Léigh mé leabhar faoin hidreolaíocht inné.
I read a book about hydrology yesterday.
Tá cúrsa hidreolaíochta nua ar fáil i mbliana.
A new hydrology course is available this year.
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Hydrology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hydrology?
The Irish for hydrology is hidreolaíocht (pronounced “HID-roh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce hidreolaíocht in Irish?
Hidreolaíocht is said like “HID-roh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈhʲɪdʲɾʲoːl̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/).
Does hidreolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for hidreolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'hidreolaíocht' different from 'hidreagrafaíocht'?
Hidreolaíocht is hydrology, the science of water and its movement, while hidreagrafaíocht is hydrography, the mapping and measuring of bodies of water.
