Philology in Irish (Focleolaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for philology?

The Irish for philology is focleolaíocht (pronounced “FUK-lyoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “philology” in Irish

Irish:: focleolaíocht
English:: philology
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “FUK-lyoh-lee-ukht” /ˈfˠɔkʲlʲoːlˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: focleolaíochta, na focleolaíochta (e.g. ollamh focleolaíochta, professor of philology)

What does “focleolaíocht” mean?

philology: The study of language in written texts, especially its history, development and relationships between languages.Also: historical linguistics, study of language.

“Focleolaíocht” with the article

Here is focleolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an fhocleolaíocht

the philology

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

“Focleolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using focleolaíocht, the Irish word for philology.

Rinne sí staidéar ar an bhfocleolaíocht san ollscoil.

She studied philology at university.

Is ábhar suimiúil í an fhocleolaíocht.

Philology is an interesting subject.

Tá sé ina ollamh focleolaíochta i mBaile Átha Cliath.

He is a professor of philology in Dublin.

Bhí suim mhór aige i bhfocleolaíocht na Sean-Ghaeilge.

He had a great interest in Old Irish philology.

Scríobh sí leabhar faoi fhocleolaíocht na gCeilteach.

She wrote a book about Celtic philology.

Is í an fhocleolaíocht mo réimse taighde.

Philology is my research field.

Tá roinn focleolaíochta nua ag an gcoláiste.

The college has a new philology department.

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Philology in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for philology?

The Irish for philology is focleolaíocht (pronounced “FUK-lyoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce focleolaíocht in Irish?

Focleolaíocht is said like “FUK-lyoh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈfˠɔkʲlʲoːlˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does focleolaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for focleolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does focleolaíocht change to fhocleolaíocht or bhfocleolaíocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) focleolaíocht becomes m'fhocleolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfocleolaíocht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between focleolaíocht and teangeolaíocht?

Focleolaíocht is philology, the historical study of languages through texts, while teangeolaíocht is linguistics, the scientific study of language in general.

Philology in Irish (Focleolaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage