HeyRuaHow to say “terminology” in Irish
- Irish:
- téarmaíocht
- English:
- terminology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAYR-uh-mee-ukht” /ˈtʲeːɾˠəmˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- téarmaíochtaí (terminologies)
- Genitive singular:
- téarmaíochta, na téarmaíochta (e.g. coiste na téarmaíochta, the terminology committee)
- Genitive plural:
- téarmaíochtaí, na dtéarmaíochtaí (e.g. comparáid na dtéarmaíochtaí, the comparison of terminologies)
What does “téarmaíocht” mean?
- terminology
- The set of special words or terms used in a particular subject or field.Also: terms, nomenclature, technical vocabulary.
“Téarmaíocht” with the article
The plural of terminology in Irish is téarmaíochtaí. Here is téarmaíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Téarmaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using téarmaíocht, the Irish word for terminology.
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Terminology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for terminology?
The Irish for terminology is téarmaíocht (pronounced “TAYR-uh-mee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is téarmaíochtaí.
How do you pronounce téarmaíocht in Irish?
Téarmaíocht is said like “TAYR-uh-mee-ukht” (IPA /ˈtʲeːɾˠəmˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of terminology in Irish?
The plural of téarmaíocht is téarmaíochtaí; with the article, na téarmaíochtaí means “the terminologies”. The genitive plural is téarmaíochtaí, as in comparáid na dtéarmaíochtaí (the comparison of terminologies).
Why does téarmaíocht change to théarmaíocht or dtéarmaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) téarmaíocht becomes mo théarmaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtéarmaíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'téarma' and 'téarmaíocht'?
'Téarma' is a single term, while 'téarmaíocht' is the whole body of terms in a field, for example 'téarmaíocht na ríomhaireachta' (computing terminology).
