HeyRuaHow to say “mythology” in Irish
- Irish:
- miotaseolaíocht
- English:
- mythology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MIT-uh-sohl-ee-ukht” /ˈmʲɪt̪ˠəsˠoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- miotaseolaíochta, na miotaseolaíochta (e.g. laochra na miotaseolaíochta, the heroes of mythology)
What does “miotaseolaíocht” mean?
- mythology
- The body of myths of a people or culture, or the study of myths.Also: myths, study of myths, legends.
“Miotaseolaíocht” with the article
Here is miotaseolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an mhiotaseolaíocht
the mythology
Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)
“Miotaseolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using miotaseolaíocht, the Irish word for mythology.
Is breá liom miotaseolaíocht na Gréige.
I love Greek mythology.
Tá an mhiotaseolaíocht Cheilteach an-suimiúil.
Celtic mythology is very interesting.
Léigh mé leabhar faoi mhiotaseolaíocht na hÉireann.
I read a book about Irish mythology.
Tá Fionn mac Cumhaill le fáil sa mhiotaseolaíocht.
Fionn mac Cumhaill is found in the mythology.
Rinne sí staidéar ar an miotaseolaíocht san ollscoil.
She studied mythology at university.
Is scéal ón miotaseolaíocht Lochlannach é sin.
That is a story from Norse mythology.
Tá suim mhór aige i miotaseolaíocht.
He has a great interest in mythology.
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Mythology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mythology?
The Irish for mythology is miotaseolaíocht (pronounced “MIT-uh-sohl-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce miotaseolaíocht in Irish?
Miotaseolaíocht is said like “MIT-uh-sohl-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈmʲɪt̪ˠəsˠoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does miotaseolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for miotaseolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does miotaseolaíocht change to mhiotaseolaíocht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhiotaseolaíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár miotaseolaíocht, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'miotaseolaíocht' and 'miotas'?
'Miotas' is a single myth, while 'miotaseolaíocht' is mythology as a whole body of myths or their study.
