HeyRuaHow to say “stratigraphy” in Irish
- Irish:
- stratagrafaíocht
- English:
- stratigraphy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “STRAH-tuh-graf-ee-ukht” /ˈstˠɾˠatˠəˌɡɾˠafˠiːxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- stratagrafaíochta, na stratagrafaíochta (e.g. prionsabail na stratagrafaíochta, the principles of stratigraphy)
What does “stratagrafaíocht” mean?
- stratigraphy
- The branch of geology that studies rock layers (strata) and the order in which they were laid down.Also: rock layer study, stratigraphic geology.
“Stratagrafaíocht” with the article
Here is stratagrafaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an stratagrafaíocht
the stratigraphy
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“Stratagrafaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stratagrafaíocht, the Irish word for stratigraphy.
Is brainse den gheolaíocht í an stratagrafaíocht.
Stratigraphy is a branch of geology.
Tá staidéar á dhéanamh aici ar stratagrafaíocht.
She is studying stratigraphy.
Fuair mé leabhar nua faoin stratagrafaíocht.
I got a new book about stratigraphy.
Bhí léacht stratagrafaíochta againn ar maidin.
We had a stratigraphy lecture this morning.
Úsáideann seandálaithe stratagrafaíocht chun suíomhanna a dhátú.
Archaeologists use stratigraphy to date sites.
Is spéis liom go mór an stratagrafaíocht.
I am very interested in stratigraphy.
Míníonn an stratagrafaíocht aois na gcarraigeacha.
Stratigraphy explains the age of the rocks.
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Stratigraphy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stratigraphy?
The Irish for stratigraphy is stratagrafaíocht (pronounced “STRAH-tuh-graf-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce stratagrafaíocht in Irish?
Stratagrafaíocht is said like “STRAH-tuh-graf-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈstˠɾˠatˠəˌɡɾˠafˠiːxt̪ˠ/).
Does stratagrafaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for stratagrafaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is stratagrafaíocht used only in geology?
No, it is also used in archaeology, where stratagrafaíocht refers to the study of soil and deposit layers on a site.
