HeyRuaHow to say “ichthyology” in Irish
- Irish:
- iasceolaíocht
- English:
- ichthyology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-uh-skyoh-lee-ukht” /ˈiəsˌcoːliːəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- iasceolaíochta, na hiasceolaíochta (e.g. ollamh iasceolaíochta, professor of ichthyology)
What does “iasceolaíocht” mean?
- ichthyology
- The scientific study of fish.Also: study of fish, fish science.
“Iasceolaíocht” with the article
Here is iasceolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an iasceolaíocht
the ichthyology
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Iasceolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iasceolaíocht, the Irish word for ichthyology.
Is eolaíocht spéisiúil í an iasceolaíocht.
Ichthyology is an interesting science.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar iasceolaíocht.
She is studying ichthyology.
Bhain sé céim amach san iasceolaíocht.
He got a degree in ichthyology.
Is í an iasceolaíocht staidéar na n-iasc.
Ichthyology is the study of fish.
Cheannaigh mé leabhar iasceolaíochta inné.
I bought a book on ichthyology yesterday.
Tá suim mhór agam san iasceolaíocht.
I have a great interest in ichthyology.
D'fhreastail sí ar léacht iasceolaíochta san ollscoil.
She attended an ichthyology lecture at the university.
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Ichthyology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ichthyology?
The Irish for ichthyology is iasceolaíocht (pronounced “EE-uh-skyoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce iasceolaíocht in Irish?
Iasceolaíocht is said like “EE-uh-skyoh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈiəsˌcoːliːəxt̪/).
Does iasceolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for iasceolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does iasceolaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an iasceolaíocht (the ichthyology), a hiasceolaíocht (her ichthyology), a n-iasceolaíocht (their ichthyology).
What do you call a person who studies fish?
An ichthyologist is an 'iasceolaí', formed from 'iasc' (fish) like other '-eolaí' words.
