Computing in Irish (Ríomhaireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for computing?

The Irish for computing is ríomhaireacht (pronounced “REE-vur-akht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ríomhaireachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean calculation.

Q: What is the plural of computing in Irish?

The plural of ríomhaireacht is ríomhaireachtaí; with the article, it is na ríomhaireachtaí. The genitive plural is ríomhaireachtaí, as in torthaí na ríomhaireachtaí (the results of the calculations).

Q: Does ríomhaireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ríomhaireacht can mean computing or calculation, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “computing” in Irish

Irish:: ríomhaireacht
English:: computing, calculation
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “REE-vur-akht” /ˈɾʲiːwəɾʲəxt̪/

Various forms

Plural:: ríomhaireachtaí
Genitive singular:: ríomhaireachta, na ríomhaireachta (e.g. cúrsa ríomhaireachta, computing course)
Genitive plural:: ríomhaireachtaí, na ríomhaireachtaí (e.g. torthaí na ríomhaireachtaí, the results of the calculations)

What does “ríomhaireacht” mean?

“Ríomhaireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

computing: The use of computers and the study of how they work, including computer science as a subject.Also: computer science, computation, informatics.

1 other meaning: calculation

2calculation: The act of counting or reckoning something up; calculation or enumeration.Also: counting, enumeration, reckoning.

“Ríomhaireacht” with the article

The plural of computing in Irish is ríomhaireachtaí. Here is ríomhaireacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ríomhaireacht

the computing

No change after an

na ríomhaireachtaí

the computing (plural)

Plural: no change after na

“Ríomhaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ríomhaireacht, the Irish word for computing.

Tá cúlra láidir ríomhaireachta aige.

He has a strong background in computer science.

Is breá liom an ríomhaireacht ar scoil.

I love computing at school.

Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar ríomhaireacht san ollscoil.

She is studying computing at university.

Oibríonn mo dheartháir in earnáil na ríomhaireachta.

My brother works in the computer industry.

Fuair mé grád maith i ríomhaireacht.

I got a good grade in computing.

Rinne an t-innealtóir na ríomhaireachtaí go cúramach.

The engineer did the calculations carefully.

Tá múinteoir nua ríomhaireachta againn i mbliana.

We have a new computing teacher this year.

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Computing in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for computing?

The Irish for computing is ríomhaireacht (pronounced “REE-vur-akht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ríomhaireachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean calculation.

How do you pronounce ríomhaireacht in Irish?

Ríomhaireacht is said like “REE-vur-akht” (IPA /ˈɾʲiːwəɾʲəxt̪/).

What is the plural of computing in Irish?

The plural of ríomhaireacht is ríomhaireachtaí; with the article, it is na ríomhaireachtaí. The genitive plural is ríomhaireachtaí, as in torthaí na ríomhaireachtaí (the results of the calculations).

Does ríomhaireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ríomhaireacht can mean computing or calculation, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between ríomhaireacht and ríomhaire?

Ríomhaire is the machine, a computer, while ríomhaireacht is the field or activity, computing or computer science.

Computing in Irish (Ríomhaireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage