HeyRuaHow to say “axiom” in Irish
- Irish:
- aicsím
- English:
- axiom
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-sheem” /ˈakʃiːmʲ/
- Plural:
- aicsímí (axioms)
- Genitive singular:
- aicsíme, na haicsíme (e.g. fírinne na haicsíme, the truth of the axiom)
- Genitive plural:
- aicsímí, na n-aicsímí (e.g. tacar na n-aicsímí, the set of axioms)
What does “aicsím” mean?
- axiom
- A statement accepted as true without proof, used as a starting point for reasoning, especially in mathematics or logic.Also: postulate, self-evident truth, maxim.
“Aicsím” with the article
The plural of axiom in Irish is aicsímí. Here is aicsím after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aicsím” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aicsím, the Irish word for axiom.
Other nouns in Irish
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Axiom in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for axiom?
The Irish for axiom is aicsím (pronounced “AK-sheem”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aicsímí.
How do you pronounce aicsím in Irish?
Aicsím is said like “AK-sheem” (IPA /ˈakʃiːmʲ/).
What is the plural of axiom in Irish?
The plural of aicsím is aicsímí; with the article, na haicsímí means “the axioms”. The genitive plural is aicsímí, as in tacar na n-aicsímí (the set of axioms).
Why does aicsím sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aicsím (the axiom), a haicsím (her axiom), a n-aicsím (their axiom), na haicsímí (the axioms).
What is the difference between 'aicsím' and 'teoirim'?
An 'aicsím' is accepted as true without proof, while a 'teoirim' (theorem) is a statement that is proved from axioms.
