HeyRuaHow to say “seismology” in Irish
- Irish:
- seismeolaíocht
- English:
- seismology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHESH-moh-lee-ukht” /ˈʃɛʃmʲoːl̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- seismeolaíochta, na seismeolaíochta (e.g. saineolaí seismeolaíochta, seismology expert)
What does “seismeolaíocht” mean?
- seismology
- The scientific study of earthquakes and of how waves travel through the earth.Also: earthquake science, study of earthquakes.
“Seismeolaíocht” with the article
Here is seismeolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an tseismeolaíocht
the seismology
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Seismeolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seismeolaíocht, the Irish word for seismology.
Is eolaíocht spéisiúil í an tseismeolaíocht.
Seismology is an interesting science.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar sheismeolaíocht san ollscoil.
She is studying seismology at university.
Baineann seismeolaíocht le staidéar ar chrith talún.
Seismology deals with the study of earthquakes.
D'oibrigh sé i roinn seismeolaíochta sa tSeapáin.
He worked in a seismology department in Japan.
Is í an tseismeolaíocht mo réimse taighde.
Seismology is my field of research.
Tá dul chun cinn mór déanta sa tseismeolaíocht.
Great progress has been made in seismology.
Úsáideann an tseismeolaíocht seismeagraif chun tonnta a thomhas.
Seismology uses seismographs to measure waves.
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Seismology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for seismology?
The Irish for seismology is seismeolaíocht (pronounced “SHESH-moh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce seismeolaíocht in Irish?
Seismeolaíocht is said like “SHESH-moh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈʃɛʃmʲoːl̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/).
Does seismeolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for seismeolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does seismeolaíocht change to sheismeolaíocht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheismeolaíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár seismeolaíocht, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is a seismologist called in Irish?
A seismologist is a 'seismeolaí', formed like 'geolaí' from 'geolaíocht'.
