HeyRuaHow to say “average” in Irish
- Irish:
- meánsuim
- English:
- average
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MYAWN-sim” /ˈmʲaːnˌsˠiːmʲ/
- Plural:
- meánsuimeanna (averages)
- Genitive singular:
- meánsuime, na meánsuime (e.g. ríomh na meánsuime, calculation of the average)
- Genitive plural:
- meánsuimeanna, na meánsuimeanna (e.g. ríomh na meánsuimeanna, the calculation of the averages)
What does “meánsuim” mean?
- average
- The sum or amount you get by adding several quantities together and dividing by how many there are; a mean amount.Also: mean, average amount, mean sum.
“Meánsuim” with the article
The plural of average in Irish is meánsuimeanna. Here is meánsuim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Meánsuim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meánsuim, the Irish word for average.
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Average in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for average?
The Irish for average is meánsuim (pronounced “MYAWN-sim”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is meánsuimeanna.
How do you pronounce meánsuim in Irish?
Meánsuim is said like “MYAWN-sim” (IPA /ˈmʲaːnˌsˠiːmʲ/).
What is the plural of average in Irish?
The plural of meánsuim is meánsuimeanna; with the article, na meánsuimeanna means “the averages”. The genitive plural is meánsuimeanna, as in ríomh na meánsuimeanna (the calculation of the averages).
Why does meánsuim change to mheánsuim?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheánsuim. After ár (our) it stays ár meánsuim, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'meánsuim' different from 'meán'?
'Meán' is the general word for a mean or middle, also used for average in many contexts, while 'meánsuim' specifically means an average sum or amount. Both appear in maths, but 'meán' is more common.
