HeyRuaHow to say “ornithology” in Irish
- Irish:
- éaneolaíocht
- English:
- ornithology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AYN-oh-lee-ukht” /ˈeːnˌoːliːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- éaneolaíochta, na héaneolaíochta (e.g. leabhar éaneolaíochta, a book on ornithology)
What does “éaneolaíocht” mean?
- ornithology
- The scientific study of birds.Also: study of birds, birdwatching science.
“Éaneolaíocht” with the article
Here is éaneolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Éaneolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éaneolaíocht, the Irish word for ornithology.
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Ornithology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ornithology?
The Irish for ornithology is éaneolaíocht (pronounced “AYN-oh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce éaneolaíocht in Irish?
Éaneolaíocht is said like “AYN-oh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈeːnˌoːliːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does éaneolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for éaneolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does éaneolaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an éaneolaíocht (the ornithology), a héaneolaíocht (her ornithology), a n-éaneolaíocht (their ornithology).
What do you call a person who studies birds?
An ornithologist is an 'éaneolaí'. The word comes from 'éan' (bird) plus 'eolaí' (scientist), just as 'éaneolaíocht' is 'éan' plus 'eolaíocht'.
