HeyRuaHow to say “arithmetic” in Irish
- Irish:
- uimhríocht
- English:
- arithmetic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IV-ree-ukht” /ˈɪvʲɾʲiːəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- uimhríochta, na huimhríochta (e.g. ceacht uimhríochta, an arithmetic lesson)
What does “uimhríocht” mean?
- arithmetic
- The branch of mathematics that deals with numbers and calculations such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.Also: sums, calculation, numeracy.
“Uimhríocht” with the article
Here is uimhríocht after the article (an t-alt).
an uimhríocht
the arithmetic
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Uimhríocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uimhríocht, the Irish word for arithmetic.
Bhí uimhríocht ar an gclár inniu.
Arithmetic was on the timetable today.
Tá an uimhríocht éasca go leor di.
Arithmetic is easy enough for her.
Fuair sé marc maith sa scrúdú uimhríochta.
He got a good mark in the arithmetic exam.
Níl mé go maith ag an uimhríocht.
I'm not good at arithmetic.
Foghlaimíonn páistí uimhríocht sa bhunscoil.
Children learn arithmetic in primary school.
Rinne mé botún i mo chuid uimhríochta.
I made a mistake in my arithmetic.
Is cuid den mhatamaitic í an uimhríocht.
Arithmetic is part of mathematics.
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Arithmetic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for arithmetic?
The Irish for arithmetic is uimhríocht (pronounced “IV-ree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce uimhríocht in Irish?
Uimhríocht is said like “IV-ree-ukht” (IPA /ˈɪvʲɾʲiːəxt̪/).
Does uimhríocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for uimhríocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does uimhríocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an uimhríocht (the arithmetic), a huimhríocht (her arithmetic), a n-uimhríocht (their arithmetic).
What is the difference between 'uimhríocht' and 'matamaitic'?
'Uimhríocht' is arithmetic, working with numbers and sums, while 'matamaitic' is mathematics as a whole, which also includes 'ailgéabar' and 'geoiméadracht'.
