HeyRuaHow to say “zoology” in Irish
- Irish:
- zó-eolaíocht
- English:
- zoology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ZOH-oh-lee-okht” /ˈzoːˌoːliːəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- zó-eolaíochta, na zó-eolaíochta (e.g. roinn na zó-eolaíochta, the zoology department)
What does “zó-eolaíocht” mean?
- zoology
- The scientific study of animals, their structure, behaviour and classification.Also: animal science, study of animals.
“Zó-eolaíocht” with the article
Here is zó-eolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an zó-eolaíocht
the zoology
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“Zó-eolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using zó-eolaíocht, the Irish word for zoology.
Tá suim mhór agam sa zó-eolaíocht.
I have a great interest in zoology.
Is brainse den bhitheolaíocht í an zó-eolaíocht.
Zoology is a branch of biology.
Tá sí ag déanamh céime i zó-eolaíocht.
She is doing a degree in zoology.
Bhí léacht zó-eolaíochta againn ar maidin.
We had a zoology lecture this morning.
Is ollamh le zó-eolaíocht é a hathair.
Her father is a professor of zoology.
Cheannaigh mé leabhar nua zó-eolaíochta inné.
I bought a new zoology book yesterday.
Déanann an zó-eolaíocht staidéar ar ainmhithe.
Zoology studies animals.
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Zoology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for zoology?
The Irish for zoology is zó-eolaíocht (pronounced “ZOH-oh-lee-okht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce zó-eolaíocht in Irish?
Zó-eolaíocht is said like “ZOH-oh-lee-okht” (IPA /ˈzoːˌoːliːəxt̪/).
Does zó-eolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for zó-eolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the Irish for zoologist?
A zoologist is 'zó-eolaí'. The subject itself is 'zó-eolaíocht'.
