HeyRuaHow to say “code number” in Irish
- Irish:
- códuimhir
- English:
- code number
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-dwiv-ir” /ˈkoːˌd̪ˠɪvʲəɾʲ/
- Plural:
- códuimhreacha (code numbers)
- Genitive singular:
- códuimhreach, na códuimhreach (e.g. digití na códuimhreach, the digits of the code number)
- Genitive plural:
- códuimhreacha, na gcóduimhreacha (e.g. liosta na gcóduimhreacha, the list of code numbers)
What does “códuimhir” mean?
- code number
- A number used as a code to identify something, such as a product, an area or a person.Also: code, identification number, reference number.
“Códuimhir” with the article
The plural of code number in Irish is códuimhreacha. Here is códuimhir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Códuimhir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using códuimhir, the Irish word for code number.
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Code number in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for code number?
The Irish for code number is códuimhir (pronounced “KOH-dwiv-ir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is códuimhreacha.
How do you pronounce códuimhir in Irish?
Códuimhir is said like “KOH-dwiv-ir” (IPA /ˈkoːˌd̪ˠɪvʲəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of code number in Irish?
The plural of códuimhir is códuimhreacha; with the article, na códuimhreacha means “the code numbers”. The genitive plural is códuimhreacha, as in liosta na gcóduimhreacha (the list of code numbers).
Why does códuimhir change to chóduimhir or gcóduimhir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) códuimhir becomes mo chóduimhir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóduimhir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'códuimhir' and 'cód'?
'Cód' is a code in general, such as a cipher or a set of rules, while 'códuimhir' is specifically a number that serves as a code, like a product or course number.
