HeyRuaHow to say “common denominator” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhainmneoir
- English:
- common denominator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “koh-AN-im-nyohr” /ˈkoːˌanʲəmʲnʲoːrʲ/
- Plural:
- comhainmneoirí (common denominators)
- Genitive singular:
- comhainmneora, an chomhainmneora (e.g. luach an chomhainmneora, the value of the common denominator)
- Genitive plural:
- comhainmneoirí, na gcomhainmneoirí (e.g. suim na gcomhainmneoirí, the sum of the common denominators)
What does “comhainmneoir” mean?
- common denominator
- In mathematics, a number that the denominators of two or more fractions all divide into exactly.Also: denominator, lowest common denominator.
“Comhainmneoir” with the article
The plural of common denominator in Irish is comhainmneoirí. Here is comhainmneoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhainmneoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhainmneoir, the Irish word for common denominator.
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Common denominator in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for common denominator?
The Irish for common denominator is comhainmneoir (pronounced “koh-AN-im-nyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhainmneoirí.
How do you pronounce comhainmneoir in Irish?
Comhainmneoir is said like “koh-AN-im-nyohr” (IPA /ˈkoːˌanʲəmʲnʲoːrʲ/).
What is the plural of common denominator in Irish?
The plural of comhainmneoir is comhainmneoirí; with the article, na comhainmneoirí means “the common denominators”. The genitive plural is comhainmneoirí, as in suim na gcomhainmneoirí (the sum of the common denominators).
Why does comhainmneoir change to chomhainmneoir or gcomhainmneoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhainmneoir becomes mo chomhainmneoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhainmneoir (eclipsis).
How is 'comhainmneoir' different from 'ainmneoir'?
'Ainmneoir' is any denominator of a fraction, while 'comhainmneoir' is a denominator shared by several fractions. The opposite part of a fraction is 'uimhreoir', numerator.
