HeyRuaHow to say “methodology” in Irish
- Irish:
- modheolaíocht
- English:
- methodology, teaching methodology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MOH-yoh-lee-ukht” /ˈmˠoːˌoːlˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- modheolaíochtaí (methodologies)
- Genitive singular:
- modheolaíochta, na modheolaíochta (e.g. cúrsa modheolaíochta, methodology course)
- Genitive plural:
- modheolaíochtaí, na modheolaíochtaí (e.g. comparáid na modheolaíochtaí, the comparison of the methodologies)
What does “modheolaíocht” mean?
“Modheolaíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- methodology
- The system of methods and principles used in a particular field of study or research.Also: research method, system of methods.
1 other meaning: teaching methodology
- 2teaching methodology
- The study of methods of teaching, especially in teacher training.Also: method of teaching, pedagogy.
“Modheolaíocht” with the article
The plural of methodology in Irish is modheolaíochtaí. Here is modheolaíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Modheolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using modheolaíocht, the Irish word for methodology.
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Methodology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for methodology?
The Irish for methodology is modheolaíocht (pronounced “MOH-yoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is modheolaíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean teaching methodology.
How do you pronounce modheolaíocht in Irish?
Modheolaíocht is said like “MOH-yoh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈmˠoːˌoːlˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of methodology in Irish?
The plural of modheolaíocht is modheolaíochtaí; with the article, na modheolaíochtaí means “the methodologies”. The genitive plural is modheolaíochtaí, as in comparáid na modheolaíochtaí (the comparison of the methodologies).
Does modheolaíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Modheolaíocht can mean methodology or teaching methodology, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does modheolaíocht change to mhodheolaíocht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhodheolaíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár modheolaíocht, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'modh' and 'modheolaíocht'?
'Modh' is a single method or way of doing something, while 'modheolaíocht' is the whole system or study of methods, such as 'modheolaíocht an taighde'.
