HeyRuaHow to say “pedagogy” in Irish
- Irish:
- oideolaíocht
- English:
- pedagogy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ED-yoh-lee-ukht” /ˈɛdʲoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- oideolaíochta, na hoideolaíochta (e.g. cúrsa oideolaíochta, a pedagogy course)
What does “oideolaíocht” mean?
- pedagogy
- The science or theory and practice of teaching.Also: pedagogics, teaching method, teaching theory.
“Oideolaíocht” with the article
Here is oideolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an oideolaíocht
the pedagogy
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Oideolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oideolaíocht, the Irish word for pedagogy.
Tá suim mhór aici san oideolaíocht.
She has a great interest in pedagogy.
Rinne sé staidéar ar oideolaíocht san ollscoil.
He studied pedagogy at university.
Is léachtóir oideolaíochta í i gColáiste Mhuire.
She is a pedagogy lecturer in Mary's College.
Tá an oideolaíocht ag athrú go tapa.
Pedagogy is changing quickly.
Pléadh ceisteanna oideolaíochta ag an gcomhdháil.
Questions of pedagogy were discussed at the conference.
Ní leor eolas gan oideolaíocht mhaith.
Knowledge is not enough without good pedagogy.
Scríobh sí leabhar faoi oideolaíocht na teanga.
She wrote a book about language pedagogy.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pedagogy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pedagogy?
The Irish for pedagogy is oideolaíocht (pronounced “ED-yoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce oideolaíocht in Irish?
Oideolaíocht is said like “ED-yoh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈɛdʲoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does oideolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for oideolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does oideolaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an oideolaíocht (the pedagogy), a hoideolaíocht (her pedagogy), a n-oideolaíocht (their pedagogy).
How is oideolaíocht different from oideachas?
Oideachas means education in general, while oideolaíocht is the theory and method of teaching, pedagogy.
