HeyRuaHow to say “meteorology” in Irish
- Irish:
- meitéareolaíocht
- English:
- meteorology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “met-yay-RAW-lee-okht” /ˈmʲɛtʲeːɾʲoːliːəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- meitéareolaíochta, na meitéareolaíochta (e.g. cúrsa meitéareolaíochta, a meteorology course)
What does “meitéareolaíocht” mean?
- meteorology
- The science that studies the atmosphere and weather, especially for forecasting.Also: weather science, atmospheric science.
“Meitéareolaíocht” with the article
Here is meitéareolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an mheitéareolaíocht
the meteorology
Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)
“Meitéareolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meitéareolaíocht, the Irish word for meteorology.
Tá suim mhór agam sa mheitéareolaíocht.
I have a great interest in meteorology.
Is eolaíocht chasta í an mheitéareolaíocht.
Meteorology is a complex science.
Rinne sí staidéar ar mheitéareolaíocht san ollscoil.
She studied meteorology at university.
Tá céim aige i meitéareolaíocht.
He has a degree in meteorology.
Bhí léacht faoin meitéareolaíocht againn inniu.
We had a lecture on meteorology today.
Is saineolaí meitéareolaíochta é a dheartháir.
His brother is a meteorology expert.
Úsáideann an mheitéareolaíocht ríomhairí cumhachtacha.
Meteorology uses powerful computers.
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Meteorology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for meteorology?
The Irish for meteorology is meitéareolaíocht (pronounced “met-yay-RAW-lee-okht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce meitéareolaíocht in Irish?
Meitéareolaíocht is said like “met-yay-RAW-lee-okht” (IPA /ˈmʲɛtʲeːɾʲoːliːəxt̪/).
Does meitéareolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for meitéareolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does meitéareolaíocht change to mheitéareolaíocht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheitéareolaíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár meitéareolaíocht, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is a meteorologist in Irish?
A meteorologist is 'meitéareolaí'. The weather forecast itself is 'réamhaisnéis na haimsire'.
