HeyRuaHow to say “common multiple” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhiolraí
- English:
- common multiple
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-ul-uh-ree” /ˈkoːˌʊl̪ˠəɾˠiː/
- Plural:
- comhiolraithe (common multiples)
- Genitive singular:
- comhiolraí, an chomhiolraí (e.g. ag aimsiú an chomhiolraí, finding the common multiple)
- Genitive plural:
- comhiolraithe, na gcomhiolraithe (e.g. liosta na gcomhiolraithe, the list of common multiples)
What does “comhiolraí” mean?
- common multiple
- In mathematics, a number that is a multiple of two or more given numbers.Also: lowest common multiple, lcm, multiple.
“Comhiolraí” with the article
The plural of common multiple in Irish is comhiolraithe. Here is comhiolraí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhiolraí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhiolraí, the Irish word for common multiple.
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Common multiple in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for common multiple?
The Irish for common multiple is comhiolraí (pronounced “KOH-ul-uh-ree”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhiolraithe.
How do you pronounce comhiolraí in Irish?
Comhiolraí is said like “KOH-ul-uh-ree” (IPA /ˈkoːˌʊl̪ˠəɾˠiː/).
What is the plural of common multiple in Irish?
The plural of comhiolraí is comhiolraithe; with the article, na comhiolraithe means “the common multiples”. The genitive plural is comhiolraithe, as in liosta na gcomhiolraithe (the list of common multiples).
Why does comhiolraí change to chomhiolraí or gcomhiolraí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhiolraí becomes mo chomhiolraí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhiolraí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'iolraí' and 'comhiolraí'?
'Iolraí' is any multiple of a number, while 'comhiolraí' is a multiple shared by two or more numbers. The lowest common multiple is 'an comhiolraí is lú'.
