HeyRuaHow to say “nanotechnology” in Irish
- Irish:
- nanaitheicneolaíocht
- English:
- nanotechnology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NAN-ih-hek-nyoh-lee-ukht” /ˈnˠanˠəˌhɛcnʲoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- nanaitheicneolaíochta, na nanaitheicneolaíochta (e.g. forbairt na nanaitheicneolaíochta, the development of nanotechnology)
What does “nanaitheicneolaíocht” mean?
- nanotechnology
- The science and technology of building and controlling materials and devices at the scale of atoms and molecules.Also: nanotech, nanoscience.
“Nanaitheicneolaíocht” with the article
Here is nanaitheicneolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an nanaitheicneolaíocht
the nanotechnology
No change after an
“Nanaitheicneolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nanaitheicneolaíocht, the Irish word for nanotechnology.
Is réimse nua eolaíochta í an nanaitheicneolaíocht.
Nanotechnology is a new field of science.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar nanaitheicneolaíocht san ollscoil.
She is studying nanotechnology at university.
Úsáidtear nanaitheicneolaíocht i ndéanamh ríomhairí.
Nanotechnology is used in making computers.
Tá an-suim agam sa nanaitheicneolaíocht.
I'm very interested in nanotechnology.
D'fhreastail sé ar chomhdháil faoin nanaitheicneolaíocht.
He attended a conference on nanotechnology.
Tá forbairt mhór tagtha ar an nanaitheicneolaíocht le déanaí.
Nanotechnology has developed greatly recently.
Is saineolaí nanaitheicneolaíochta í mo dheirfiúr.
My sister is a nanotechnology expert.
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Nanotechnology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nanotechnology?
The Irish for nanotechnology is nanaitheicneolaíocht (pronounced “NAN-ih-hek-nyoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce nanaitheicneolaíocht in Irish?
Nanaitheicneolaíocht is said like “NAN-ih-hek-nyoh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈnˠanˠəˌhɛcnʲoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does nanaitheicneolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for nanaitheicneolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'nanaitheicneolaíocht' formed?
It combines the prefix 'nanai-' (nano-) with 'teicneolaíocht' (technology), the t being lenited after the prefix.
