HeyRuaHow to say “microscopy” in Irish
- Irish:
- micreascópacht
- English:
- microscopy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIK-ruh-skoh-pukht” /ˈmʲɪcɾʲəskoːpəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- micreascópachta, na micreascópachta (e.g. teicnící micreascópachta, microscopy techniques)
What does “micreascópacht” mean?
- microscopy
- The use of microscopes to examine things too small to be seen with the naked eye.Also: microscope work, microscopic examination.
“Micreascópacht” with the article
Here is micreascópacht after the article (an t-alt).
an mhicreascópacht
the microscopy
Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)
“Micreascópacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using micreascópacht, the Irish word for microscopy.
Is brainse tábhachtach den eolaíocht í an mhicreascópacht.
Microscopy is an important branch of science.
Rinne sí cúrsa i micreascópacht leictreon.
She did a course in electron microscopy.
Úsáidtear micreascópacht chun baictéir a scrúdú.
Microscopy is used to examine bacteria.
Tá saotharlann micreascópachta nua san ollscoil.
There is a new microscopy laboratory in the university.
Tá suim mhór aige sa mhicreascópacht.
He is very interested in microscopy.
D'athraigh an mhicreascópacht an leigheas go mór.
Microscopy changed medicine greatly.
Foghlaimíonn na mic léinn bunús na micreascópachta.
The students learn the basics of microscopy.
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Microscopy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for microscopy?
The Irish for microscopy is micreascópacht (pronounced “MIK-ruh-skoh-pukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce micreascópacht in Irish?
Micreascópacht is said like “MIK-ruh-skoh-pukht” (IPA /ˈmʲɪcɾʲəskoːpəxt̪ˠ/).
Does micreascópacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for micreascópacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does micreascópacht change to mhicreascópacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhicreascópacht. After ár (our) it stays ár micreascópacht, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between micreascópacht and micreascóp?
Micreascóp is the instrument, a microscope, while micreascópacht is the science or practice of using it, microscopy.
