HeyRuaHow to say “morphology” in Irish
- Irish:
- moirfeolaíocht
- English:
- morphology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MER-if-yohl-ee-ukht” /ˈmˠɛɾʲəfʲoːlˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- moirfeolaíochta, na moirfeolaíochta (e.g. rialacha na moirfeolaíochta, the rules of morphology)
What does “moirfeolaíocht” mean?
- morphology
- The study of the form and structure of words, or of living things and their parts.Also: word structure, study of form.
“Moirfeolaíocht” with the article
Here is moirfeolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Moirfeolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using moirfeolaíocht, the Irish word for morphology.
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Morphology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for morphology?
The Irish for morphology is moirfeolaíocht (pronounced “MER-if-yohl-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce moirfeolaíocht in Irish?
Moirfeolaíocht is said like “MER-if-yohl-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈmˠɛɾʲəfʲoːlˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does moirfeolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for moirfeolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does moirfeolaíocht change to mhoirfeolaíocht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhoirfeolaíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár moirfeolaíocht, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'moirfeolaíocht' different from 'comhréir'?
'Moirfeolaíocht' deals with the internal form of words, such as endings and mutations, while 'comhréir' is syntax, the way words combine into sentences.
