HeyRuaHow to say “immunology” in Irish
- Irish:
- imdhíoneolaíocht
- English:
- immunology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-yee-un-oh-lee-ukht” /ˈimʲiːnʲˌoːliːəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- imdhíoneolaíochta, na himdhíoneolaíochta (e.g. ollamh imdhíoneolaíochta, professor of immunology)
What does “imdhíoneolaíocht” mean?
- immunology
- The branch of medical science that studies the immune system and how the body protects itself against disease.Also: immune system science, study of immunity.
“Imdhíoneolaíocht” with the article
Here is imdhíoneolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Imdhíoneolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using imdhíoneolaíocht, the Irish word for immunology.
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Immunology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for immunology?
The Irish for immunology is imdhíoneolaíocht (pronounced “IM-yee-un-oh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce imdhíoneolaíocht in Irish?
Imdhíoneolaíocht is said like “IM-yee-un-oh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈimʲiːnʲˌoːliːəxt̪/).
Does imdhíoneolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for imdhíoneolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does imdhíoneolaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an imdhíoneolaíocht (the immunology), a himdhíoneolaíocht (her immunology), a n-imdhíoneolaíocht (their immunology).
How is 'imdhíoneolaíocht' built?
It combines 'imdhíon' (immune, protect) with 'eolaíocht' (science), and the related word 'imdhíonacht' means immunity itself.
