HeyRuaHow to say “approximation” in Irish
- Irish:
- neastachán
- English:
- approximation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NAS-tuh-khawn” /nʲasˠt̪ˠəxaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- neastacháin (approximations)
- Genitive singular:
- neastacháin, an neastacháin (e.g. cruinneas an neastacháin, the accuracy of the approximation)
- Genitive plural:
- neastachán, na neastachán (e.g. cruinneas na neastachán, the accuracy of the approximations)
What does “neastachán” mean?
- approximation
- A value or result that is close to the correct one but not exact, especially in mathematics.Also: approximate value, estimate, rough figure.
“Neastachán” with the article
The plural of approximation in Irish is neastacháin. Here is neastachán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Neastachán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neastachán, the Irish word for approximation.
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Approximation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for approximation?
The Irish for approximation is neastachán (pronounced “NAS-tuh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is neastacháin.
How do you pronounce neastachán in Irish?
Neastachán is said like “NAS-tuh-khawn” (IPA /nʲasˠt̪ˠəxaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of approximation in Irish?
The plural of neastachán is neastacháin; with the article, na neastacháin means “the approximations”. The genitive plural is neastachán, as in cruinneas na neastachán (the accuracy of the approximations).
What is the difference between 'neastachán' and 'meastachán'?
'Neastachán' is an approximation, a value close to the true one, while 'meastachán' is an estimate, a judgement or guess of an amount or cost.
