HeyRuaHow to say “toponymy” in Irish
- Irish:
- logainmníocht
- English:
- toponymy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LOG-an-im-nee-ukht” /ˈlˠɔɡanʲəmʲnʲiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- logainmníochta, na logainmníochta (e.g. brainse na logainmníochta, the placenames branch)
What does “logainmníocht” mean?
- toponymy
- The study of place names, or the naming of places.Also: place-name study, place naming, study of place names.
“Logainmníocht” with the article
Here is logainmníocht after the article (an t-alt).
an logainmníocht
the toponymy
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“Logainmníocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using logainmníocht, the Irish word for toponymy.
Tá suim mhór aici sa logainmníocht.
She has a great interest in toponymy.
Is brainse den teangeolaíocht í an logainmníocht.
Toponymy is a branch of linguistics.
Scríobh sé leabhar ar logainmníocht Chiarraí.
He wrote a book on the place names of Kerry.
Rinne mé cúrsa i logainmníocht na hÉireann.
I did a course in Irish toponymy.
Bhí léacht faoin logainmníocht ar siúl aréir.
There was a lecture on toponymy last night.
Tá taighde na logainmníochta an-tábhachtach don stair.
Place-name research is very important for history.
Oibríonn sí i réimse na logainmníochta.
She works in the field of toponymy.
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Toponymy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for toponymy?
The Irish for toponymy is logainmníocht (pronounced “LOG-an-im-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce logainmníocht in Irish?
Logainmníocht is said like “LOG-an-im-nee-ukht” (IPA /ˈlˠɔɡanʲəmʲnʲiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does logainmníocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for logainmníocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'logainmníocht' related to 'logainm'?
A 'logainm' is a single place name, while 'logainmníocht' is the study or system of place names as a whole.
What is 'dinnseanchas'?
'Dinnseanchas' is the traditional lore of places and the stories behind their names, whereas 'logainmníocht' is the scholarly study of place names.
