HeyRuaHow to say “abstraction” in Irish
- Irish:
- teibiú
- English:
- abstraction
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TEB-oo” /tʲɛbʲuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- teibithe, an teibithe (e.g. próiseas an teibithe, the process of abstraction)
What does “teibiú” mean?
- abstraction
- The act of abstracting, separating an idea or quality from concrete things; it is the verbal noun of the verb teibigh.Also: abstracting, abstract thinking.
“Teibiú” with the article
Here is teibiú after the article (an t-alt).
an teibiú
the abstraction
No change after an
“Teibiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teibiú, the Irish word for abstraction.
Is cumas tábhachtach é an teibiú san eolaíocht.
Abstraction is an important skill in science.
Bíonn teibiú i gceist i ngach smaointeoireacht loighciúil.
Abstraction is involved in all logical thinking.
Labhair an léachtóir faoi leibhéil an teibithe.
The lecturer spoke about levels of abstraction.
Tá an teibiú deacair do pháistí óga.
Abstraction is difficult for young children.
Úsáidtear teibiú go minic sa mhatamaitic.
Abstraction is often used in mathematics.
Is cuid den ríomhchlárú é teibiú sonraí.
Data abstraction is part of programming.
Bhí an t-ealaíontóir ag tabhairt faoi theibiú iomlán.
The artist was attempting complete abstraction.
Other nouns in Irish
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Abstraction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for abstraction?
The Irish for abstraction is teibiú (pronounced “TEB-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce teibiú in Irish?
Teibiú is said like “TEB-oo” (IPA /tʲɛbʲuː/).
Does teibiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for teibiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does teibiú change to theibiú or dteibiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teibiú becomes mo theibiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteibiú (eclipsis).
How is teibiú related to teibí?
Teibí is the adjective 'abstract', as in ealaín theibí 'abstract art', while teibiú is the noun for the act of abstracting.
