HeyRuaHow to say “taxonomy” in Irish
- Irish:
- taicseolaíocht
- English:
- taxonomy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAK-shoh-lee-ukht” /ˈtakʲˌʃoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- taicseolaíochta, na taicseolaíochta (e.g. prionsabail na taicseolaíochta, the principles of taxonomy)
What does “taicseolaíocht” mean?
- taxonomy
- The science of classifying living things and other objects into ordered groups.Also: taxology, classification, systematics.
“Taicseolaíocht” with the article
Here is taicseolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Taicseolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taicseolaíocht, the Irish word for taxonomy.
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Taxonomy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for taxonomy?
The Irish for taxonomy is taicseolaíocht (pronounced “TAK-shoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce taicseolaíocht in Irish?
Taicseolaíocht is said like “TAK-shoh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈtakʲˌʃoːl̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does taicseolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for taicseolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does taicseolaíocht change to thaicseolaíocht or dtaicseolaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taicseolaíocht becomes mo thaicseolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaicseolaíocht (eclipsis).
Is 'taicseolaíocht' the same as 'aicmiú'?
Not quite: 'aicmiú' means classification in general, while 'taicseolaíocht' is the science or system of classification, especially of living things.
