HeyRuaHow to say “physiology” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiseolaíocht
- English:
- physiology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FISH-oh-lee-ukht” /ˈfʲɪʃoːl̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- fiseolaíochta, na fiseolaíochta (e.g. léachtóir fiseolaíochta, physiology lecturer)
What does “fiseolaíocht” mean?
- physiology
- The science that studies how the bodies of living things and their parts function.Also: body function science, physiological science.
“Fiseolaíocht” with the article
Here is fiseolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Fiseolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiseolaíocht, 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 fiseolaíocht (pronounced “FISH-oh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fiseolaíocht in Irish?
Fiseolaíocht is said like “FISH-oh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈfʲɪʃoːl̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/).
Does fiseolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for fiseolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fiseolaíocht change to fhiseolaíocht or bhfiseolaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiseolaíocht becomes m'fhiseolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiseolaíocht (eclipsis).
Is fiseolaíocht the same as fisic?
No: fiseolaíocht is physiology, the study of how living bodies work, while fisic is physics.
What is a physiologist called in Irish?
A physiologist is a fiseolaí, and the adjective physiological is fiseolaíoch.
