HeyRuaHow to say “scientific” in Irish
- Irish:
- eolaíoch
- English:
- scientific, -logical
- Word type:
- adjective
- More scientific:
- níos eolaíche
- Most scientific:
- is eolaíche
- Plural:
- eolaíocha
- Pronunciation:
- “OH-lee-ukh” /oːliːəx/
What does “eolaíoch” mean?
“Eolaíoch” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- scientific
- Relating to science or done according to the methods of science.Also: science, technical.
1 other meaning: -logical
- 2-logical
- Used to form adjectives for branches of study, such as biological or geological, after a noun element.Also: relating to a field of study.
“Eolaíoch” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is eolaíoch after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, eolaíocha.
More scientific, most scientific, very scientific
Tá an cur chuige seo níos eolaíche ná an ceann eile. This approach is more scientific than the other one.
| more scientific | níos eolaíche | in the past tense: ní b'eolaíche |
|---|---|---|
| most scientific | is eolaíche | in the past tense: ab eolaíche |
| as scientific as | chomh heolaíoch le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very scientific | an-eolaíoch | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too scientific | ró-eolaíoch | ró- lenites |
“Eolaíoch” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Scientific in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scientific?
The Irish for scientific is eolaíoch (pronounced “OH-lee-ukh”). It comes after the noun: fear eolaíoch, a scientific man; bean eolaíoch, a scientific woman.
How do you say more scientific and most scientific in Irish?
níos eolaíche is more scientific and is eolaíche is most scientific. In the past tense they become ní b'eolaíche and ab eolaíche.
What is the plural of eolaíoch?
With a plural noun eolaíoch becomes eolaíocha: fir eolaíocha, mná eolaíocha.
How do you say very scientific in Irish?
an-eolaíoch. Too scientific is ró-eolaíoch, and as scientific as is chomh heolaíoch le.
Does eolaíoch have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eolaíoch can mean scientific or -logical, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'eolaíoch' and 'eolach'?
'Eolaíoch' means scientific, as in 'taighde eolaíoch', while 'eolach' means knowledgeable or well informed, as in 'tá sé eolach ar an stair'.
