HeyRuaHow to say “algebra” in Irish
- Irish:
- ailgéabar
- English:
- algebra
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-ig-ay-bur” /ˈalʲəɟeːbˠəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ailgéabair, an ailgéabair (e.g. rang ailgéabair, algebra class)
What does “ailgéabar” mean?
- algebra
- The branch of mathematics in which letters and symbols stand for numbers in equations and formulas.Also: algebraic maths, equations.
“Ailgéabar” with the article
Here is ailgéabar after the article (an t-alt).
an t-ailgéabar
the algebra
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Ailgéabar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ailgéabar, the Irish word for algebra.
Is maith liom ailgéabar níos mó ná geoiméadracht.
I like algebra more than geometry.
Tá an t-ailgéabar deacair i mbliana.
Algebra is difficult this year.
Tá scrúdú ailgéabair againn amárach.
We have an algebra exam tomorrow.
Chabhraigh m'athair liom le m'ailgéabar aréir.
My dad helped me with my algebra last night.
Bíonn litreacha in úsáid san ailgéabar.
Letters are used in algebra.
Fuair sí marc iontach i gceist an ailgéabair.
She got a great mark in the algebra question.
Thosaíomar ag foghlaim ailgéabair sa chéad bhliain.
We started learning algebra in first year.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Algebra in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for algebra?
The Irish for algebra is ailgéabar (pronounced “AL-ig-ay-bur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ailgéabar in Irish?
Ailgéabar is said like “AL-ig-ay-bur” (IPA /ˈalʲəɟeːbˠəɾˠ/).
Does ailgéabar have a plural?
No plural form is given for ailgéabar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ailgéabar sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ailgéabar (the algebra), a hailgéabar (her algebra), a n-ailgéabar (their algebra).
Does ailgéabar take the article in Irish?
Often, yes: subjects of study frequently take the article, so you will hear 'Tá an t-ailgéabar deacair' (Algebra is hard).
