HeyRuaHow to say “optics” in Irish
- Irish:
- radharceolaíocht
- English:
- optics
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RYE-ark-oh-lee-ukht” /ˈɾˠəiɾˠkoːlˠiːxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- radharceolaíochta, na radharceolaíochta (e.g. léachtóir radharceolaíochta, lecturer in optics)
What does “radharceolaíocht” mean?
- optics
- The branch of science that studies light and vision.Also: science of light, optical science.
“Radharceolaíocht” with the article
Here is radharceolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an radharceolaíocht
the optics
No change after an
“Radharceolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using radharceolaíocht, the Irish word for optics.
Is brainse den fhisic í an radharceolaíocht.
Optics is a branch of physics.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar radharceolaíocht.
She is studying optics.
Bhí léacht radharceolaíochta againn ar maidin.
We had an optics lecture this morning.
Pléann an radharceolaíocht le solas agus lionsaí.
Optics deals with light and lenses.
Is aoibhinn liom an radharceolaíocht thar gach ábhar eile.
I love optics more than any other subject.
D'fhoghlaim mé a lán faoin radharceolaíocht sa choláiste.
I learned a lot about optics in college.
Tá leabhar nua radharceolaíochta ar an tseilf.
There is a new optics book on the shelf.
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Optics in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for optics?
The Irish for optics is radharceolaíocht (pronounced “RYE-ark-oh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce radharceolaíocht in Irish?
Radharceolaíocht is said like “RYE-ark-oh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɾˠəiɾˠkoːlˠiːxt̪ˠ/).
Does radharceolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for radharceolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is radharceolaíocht formed?
It combines radharc (sight, view) with eolaíocht (science), so it literally means the science of sight.
