HeyRuaHow to say “pharmacology” in Irish
- Irish:
- cógaseolaíocht
- English:
- pharmacology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-guh-shay-oh-lee-ukht” /ˈkoːɡəˌʃeːoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cógaseolaíochta, na cógaseolaíochta (e.g. léachtóir cógaseolaíochta, lecturer in pharmacology)
What does “cógaseolaíocht” mean?
- pharmacology
- The science that studies drugs and medicines and how they act on the body.Also: study of drugs, drug science.
“Cógaseolaíocht” with the article
Here is cógaseolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cógaseolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cógaseolaíocht, the Irish word for pharmacology.
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Pharmacology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pharmacology?
The Irish for pharmacology is cógaseolaíocht (pronounced “KOH-guh-shay-oh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cógaseolaíocht in Irish?
Cógaseolaíocht is said like “KOH-guh-shay-oh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈkoːɡəˌʃeːoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does cógaseolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cógaseolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cógaseolaíocht change to chógaseolaíocht or gcógaseolaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cógaseolaíocht becomes mo chógaseolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcógaseolaíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cógaseolaíocht and cógaisíocht?
Cógaseolaíocht is pharmacology, the science of how drugs act, while cógaisíocht is pharmacy, the preparing and dispensing of medicines.
