Oceanography in Irish (Aigéaneolaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for oceanography?

The Irish for oceanography is aigéaneolaíocht (pronounced “AG-ayn-oh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “oceanography” in Irish

Irish:: aigéaneolaíocht
English:: oceanography
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “AG-ayn-oh-lee-ukht” /ˈaɟeːnˌoːliːəxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: aigéaneolaíochta, na haigéaneolaíochta (e.g. roinn na haigéaneolaíochta, the department of oceanography)

What does “aigéaneolaíocht” mean?

oceanography: The scientific study of the oceans and seas, including their currents, life and sea floor.Also: ocean science, marine science, study of the oceans.

“Aigéaneolaíocht” with the article

Here is aigéaneolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an aigéaneolaíocht

the oceanography

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Aigéaneolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using aigéaneolaíocht, the Irish word for oceanography.

Tá suim mhór agam san aigéaneolaíocht.

I'm very interested in oceanography.

Rinne sí staidéar ar aigéaneolaíocht sa Ghaillimh.

She studied oceanography in Galway.

Is eolaíocht spéisiúil í an aigéaneolaíocht.

Oceanography is an interesting science.

Is léachtóir aigéaneolaíochta é m'uncail.

My uncle is an oceanography lecturer.

Tá céim san aigéaneolaíocht ag mo dheirfiúr.

My sister has a degree in oceanography.

Foghlaimíonn daltaí beagán aigéaneolaíochta ar scoil.

Pupils learn a little oceanography at school.

Bíonn an aigéaneolaíocht tábhachtach do na hiascairí.

Oceanography matters to fishermen.

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Oceanography in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for oceanography?

The Irish for oceanography is aigéaneolaíocht (pronounced “AG-ayn-oh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce aigéaneolaíocht in Irish?

Aigéaneolaíocht is said like “AG-ayn-oh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈaɟeːnˌoːliːəxt̪/).

Does aigéaneolaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for aigéaneolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does aigéaneolaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aigéaneolaíocht (the oceanography), a haigéaneolaíocht (her oceanography), a n-aigéaneolaíocht (their oceanography).

How is 'aigéaneolaíocht' formed?

It combines 'aigéan' (ocean) with 'eolaíocht' (science), just as 'bitheolaíocht' is biology; an oceanographer is an 'aigéaneolaí'.

Oceanography in Irish (Aigéaneolaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage