HeyRuaHow to say “physiology” in Irish
- Irish:
- corpeolaíocht
- English:
- physiology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUR-pohl-ee-ukht” /ˈkɔɾˠpˠoːlˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- corpeolaíochta, na corpeolaíochta (e.g. léachtóir corpeolaíochta, physiology lecturer)
What does “corpeolaíocht” mean?
- physiology
- The branch of biology that studies how the bodies of living things and their organs work.Also: body science, bodily functions.
“Corpeolaíocht” with the article
Here is corpeolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Corpeolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using corpeolaíocht, the Irish word for physiology.
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Physiology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for physiology?
The Irish for physiology is corpeolaíocht (pronounced “KUR-pohl-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce corpeolaíocht in Irish?
Corpeolaíocht is said like “KUR-pohl-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠpˠoːlˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does corpeolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for corpeolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does corpeolaíocht change to chorpeolaíocht or gcorpeolaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) corpeolaíocht becomes mo chorpeolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcorpeolaíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'corpeolaíocht' and 'anatamaíocht'?
'Corpeolaíocht' is physiology, how the body works, while 'anatamaíocht' is anatomy, the structure of the body.
