HeyRuaHow to say “microbiology” in Irish
- Irish:
- micri-bhitheolaíocht
- English:
- microbiology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MIK-ri-vih-hoh-lee-ukht” /ˈmʲɪkʲɾʲɪˌvʲɪhoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- micri-bhitheolaíochta, na micri-bhitheolaíochta (e.g. roinn na micri-bhitheolaíochta, the microbiology department)
What does “micri-bhitheolaíocht” mean?
- microbiology
- The branch of science that studies microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi.Also: study of microbes, microbial science.
“Micri-bhitheolaíocht” with the article
Here is micri-bhitheolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Micri-bhitheolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using micri-bhitheolaíocht, the Irish word for microbiology.
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Microbiology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for microbiology?
The Irish for microbiology is micri-bhitheolaíocht (pronounced “MIK-ri-vih-hoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce micri-bhitheolaíocht in Irish?
Micri-bhitheolaíocht is said like “MIK-ri-vih-hoh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈmʲɪkʲɾʲɪˌvʲɪhoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does micri-bhitheolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for micri-bhitheolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does micri-bhitheolaíocht change to mhicri-bhitheolaíocht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhicri-bhitheolaíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár micri-bhitheolaíocht, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is the 'b' of bitheolaíocht lenited in micri-bhitheolaíocht?
Yes, after the prefix micri- the following consonant is lenited, so it is micri-bhitheolaíocht, just as in micrea-orgánach forms where the prefix attaches with a hyphen.
