HeyRuaHow to say “virology” in Irish
- Irish:
- víreolaíocht
- English:
- virology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “VEER-ail-ee-ukht” /ˈvʲiːrʲoːlˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- víreolaíochta, na víreolaíochta (e.g. saineolaí víreolaíochta, virology expert)
What does “víreolaíocht” mean?
- virology
- The branch of science that studies viruses and the diseases they cause.Also: study of viruses, viral science.
“Víreolaíocht” with the article
Here is víreolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an víreolaíocht
the virology
No change after an
“Víreolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using víreolaíocht, the Irish word for virology.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar víreolaíocht.
She is studying virology.
Is brainse den bhitheolaíocht í an víreolaíocht.
Virology is a branch of biology.
Is ollamh víreolaíochta é in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe.
He is a professor of virology at the University of Galway.
Tá suim mhór agam sa víreolaíocht.
I have a great interest in virology.
Bhí an víreolaíocht an-tábhachtach le linn na paindéime.
Virology was very important during the pandemic.
Rinne mo dheirfiúr céim i víreolaíocht.
My sister did a degree in virology.
D'oibrigh sé i saotharlann víreolaíochta ar feadh blianta.
He worked in a virology laboratory for years.
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Virology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for virology?
The Irish for virology is víreolaíocht (pronounced “VEER-ail-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce víreolaíocht in Irish?
Víreolaíocht is said like “VEER-ail-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈvʲiːrʲoːlˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does víreolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for víreolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the Irish for a virologist?
A virologist is 'víreolaí'; the science itself is 'víreolaíocht', built from 'víreas' (virus) with the ending '-eolaíocht' (-ology).
