HeyRuaHow to say “university education” in Irish
- Irish:
- ollscolaíocht
- English:
- university education
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OLL-skull-ee-ukht” /ˈoːl̪ˠˌsˠkɔl̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- ollscolaíochta, na hollscolaíochta (e.g. costas na hollscolaíochta, the cost of university education)
What does “ollscolaíocht” mean?
- university education
- Education received at a university; third-level study at university.Also: university studies, third-level education, higher education.
“Ollscolaíocht” with the article
Here is ollscolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Ollscolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ollscolaíocht, the Irish word for university education.
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University education in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for university education?
The Irish for university education is ollscolaíocht (pronounced “OLL-skull-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ollscolaíocht in Irish?
Ollscolaíocht is said like “OLL-skull-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈoːl̪ˠˌsˠkɔl̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/).
Does ollscolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for ollscolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ollscolaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ollscolaíocht (the university education), a hollscolaíocht (her university education), a n-ollscolaíocht (their university education).
How does 'ollscolaíocht' differ from 'ollscoil'?
'Ollscoil' is the university itself, while 'ollscolaíocht' is the education or schooling you receive there.
