HeyRuaHow to say “polytechnic” in Irish
- Irish:
- polaiteicnic
- English:
- polytechnic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “pol-ih-TEK-nik” /ˈpˠɔlˠətʲɛkʲnʲɪkʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- polaiteicnice, na polaiteicnice (e.g. mic léinn na polaiteicnice, the students of the polytechnic)
What does “polaiteicnic” mean?
- polytechnic
- A college or institute of higher education that teaches many technical and applied subjects.Also: technical college, institute of technology.
“Polaiteicnic” with the article
Here is polaiteicnic after the article (an t-alt).
“Polaiteicnic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using polaiteicnic, the Irish word for polytechnic.
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Polytechnic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for polytechnic?
The Irish for polytechnic is polaiteicnic (pronounced “pol-ih-TEK-nik”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce polaiteicnic in Irish?
Polaiteicnic is said like “pol-ih-TEK-nik” (IPA /ˈpˠɔlˠətʲɛkʲnʲɪkʲ/).
Does polaiteicnic have a plural?
No plural form is given for polaiteicnic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does polaiteicnic change to pholaiteicnic or bpolaiteicnic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) polaiteicnic becomes mo pholaiteicnic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpolaiteicnic (eclipsis).
Is 'polaiteicnic' the same as 'institiúid teicneolaíochta'?
They are similar: 'polaiteicnic' is the general word for a polytechnic, while Irish colleges of this type are usually called 'institiúid teicneolaíochta' (institute of technology).
