HeyRuaHow to say “soil science” in Irish
- Irish:
- ithireolaíocht
- English:
- soil science
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “IH-her-oh-lee-ukht” /ɪhəɾʲoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ithireolaíochta, na hithireolaíochta (e.g. léachtóir ithireolaíochta, soil science lecturer)
What does “ithireolaíocht” mean?
- soil science
- The scientific study of soil, its formation, composition and properties.Also: pedology, soil study.
“Ithireolaíocht” with the article
Here is ithireolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an ithireolaíocht
the soil science
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Ithireolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ithireolaíocht, the Irish word for soil science.
Is brainse den gheolaíocht í an ithireolaíocht.
Soil science is a branch of geology.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar ithireolaíocht.
She is studying soil science.
Fuair sé céim san ithireolaíocht.
He got a degree in soil science.
Is saineolaí ithireolaíochta é m'uncail.
My uncle is a soil science expert.
Tá an ithireolaíocht tábhachtach don fheirmeoireacht.
Soil science is important for farming.
Bhí léacht ithireolaíochta againn inné.
We had a soil science lecture yesterday.
Foghlaimíonn mic léinn talmhaíochta ithireolaíocht.
Agriculture students learn soil science.
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Soil science in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for soil science?
The Irish for soil science is ithireolaíocht (pronounced “IH-her-oh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ithireolaíocht in Irish?
Ithireolaíocht is said like “IH-her-oh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ɪhəɾʲoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does ithireolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for ithireolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ithireolaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ithireolaíocht (the soil science), a hithireolaíocht (her soil science), a n-ithireolaíocht (their soil science).
What is the word ithireolaíocht made from?
It combines ithir, 'soil', with eolaíocht, 'science', just as English 'soil science'.
