HeyRuaHow to say “linguistics” in Irish
- Irish:
- teangeolaíocht
- English:
- linguistics
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYANG-ohl-ee-ukht” /tʲaŋɡoːlʲiːəxt/
- Genitive singular:
- teangeolaíochta, na teangeolaíochta (e.g. roinn na teangeolaíochta, the department of linguistics)
What does “teangeolaíocht” mean?
- linguistics
- The scientific study of language and its structure, sounds and meaning.Also: language science, study of language.
“Teangeolaíocht” with the article
Here is teangeolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Teangeolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teangeolaíocht, the Irish word for linguistics.
Other nouns in Irish
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Linguistics in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for linguistics?
The Irish for linguistics is teangeolaíocht (pronounced “TYANG-ohl-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce teangeolaíocht in Irish?
Teangeolaíocht is said like “TYANG-ohl-ee-ukht” (IPA /tʲaŋɡoːlʲiːəxt/).
Does teangeolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for teangeolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does teangeolaíocht change to theangeolaíocht or dteangeolaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teangeolaíocht becomes mo theangeolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteangeolaíocht (eclipsis).
What is a linguist called in Irish?
A person who studies linguistics is a 'teangeolaí'; someone who simply speaks many languages is often called 'ilteangach' as an adjective.
