HeyRuaHow to say “parasitology” in Irish
- Irish:
- seadeolaíocht
- English:
- parasitology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAD-oh-lee-ukht” /ˈʃad̪ˠoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- seadeolaíochta, na seadeolaíochta (e.g. roinn na seadeolaíochta, the department of parasitology)
What does “seadeolaíocht” mean?
- parasitology
- The branch of science that studies parasites and how they live on or in their hosts.Also: study of parasites.
“Seadeolaíocht” with the article
Here is seadeolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an tseadeolaíocht
the parasitology
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Seadeolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seadeolaíocht, the Irish word for parasitology.
Is brainse den bhitheolaíocht í an tseadeolaíocht.
Parasitology is a branch of biology.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar sheadeolaíocht.
She is studying parasitology.
Is ollamh seadeolaíochta é in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe.
He is a professor of parasitology at the University of Galway.
Bíonn léachtaí seadeolaíochta againn gach Máirt.
We have parasitology lectures every Tuesday.
Tá suim mhór agam sa tseadeolaíocht.
I have a great interest in parasitology.
Tá an tseadeolaíocht tábhachtach do thréidlianna.
Parasitology is important for vets.
D'fhoilsigh sé alt ar sheadeolaíocht na n-iasc.
He published an article on the parasitology of fish.
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Parasitology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for parasitology?
The Irish for parasitology is seadeolaíocht (pronounced “SHAD-oh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce seadeolaíocht in Irish?
Seadeolaíocht is said like “SHAD-oh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈʃad̪ˠoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does seadeolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for seadeolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does seadeolaíocht change to sheadeolaíocht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheadeolaíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár seadeolaíocht, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the word built from?
It combines 'seadán' (parasite) with 'eolaíocht' (science, study), like 'bitheolaíocht' for biology.
