HeyRuaHow to say “secondary education” in Irish
- Irish:
- meánoideachas
- English:
- secondary education
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MYAWN-ih-dyakh-ush” /ˈmʲaːnˌɪdʲəxəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- meánoideachais, an mheánoideachais (e.g. córas an mheánoideachais, the secondary education system)
What does “meánoideachas” mean?
- secondary education
- Education given in secondary schools, between primary school and third-level education.Also: second-level education, high school education, post-primary education.
“Meánoideachas” with the article
Here is meánoideachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Meánoideachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meánoideachas, the Irish word for secondary education.
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Secondary education in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for secondary education?
The Irish for secondary education is meánoideachas (pronounced “MYAWN-ih-dyakh-ush”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce meánoideachas in Irish?
Meánoideachas is said like “MYAWN-ih-dyakh-ush” (IPA /ˈmʲaːnˌɪdʲəxəsˠ/).
Does meánoideachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for meánoideachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does meánoideachas change to mheánoideachas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheánoideachas. After ár (our) it stays ár meánoideachas, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between meánoideachas and meánscoil?
Meánoideachas is secondary education as a stage or system, while meánscoil is a secondary school building or institution.
What are the other levels of education called?
Primary education is bunoideachas and third-level or higher education is ardoideachas or oideachas tríú leibhéal.
