HeyRuaHow to say “mycology” in Irish
- Irish:
- míceolaíocht
- English:
- mycology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MEE-kyohl-ee-ukht” /ˈmʲiːcoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- míceolaíochta, na míceolaíochta (e.g. léachtóir míceolaíochta, lecturer in mycology)
What does “míceolaíocht” mean?
- mycology
- The scientific study of fungi, such as mushrooms, moulds and yeasts.Also: study of fungi, fungus science.
“Míceolaíocht” with the article
Here is míceolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Míceolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using míceolaíocht, the Irish word for mycology.
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Mycology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mycology?
The Irish for mycology is míceolaíocht (pronounced “MEE-kyohl-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce míceolaíocht in Irish?
Míceolaíocht is said like “MEE-kyohl-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈmʲiːcoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does míceolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for míceolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does míceolaíocht change to mhíceolaíocht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhíceolaíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár míceolaíocht, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'míceolaíocht' built?
It combines 'mí-' from Greek 'mykes' (fungus) with '-eolaíocht' (study of), as in 'bitheolaíocht' (biology). It has nothing to do with the negative prefix 'mí-' meaning 'bad'.
