HeyRuaHow to say “decimal fraction” in Irish
- Irish:
- deachúil
- English:
- decimal fraction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DYAKH-ool” /ˈdʲaxuːlʲ/
- Plural:
- deachúlacha (decimal fractions)
- Genitive singular:
- deachúla, na deachúla (e.g. luach na deachúla, the value of the decimal)
- Genitive plural:
- deachúlacha, na ndeachúlacha (e.g. suimiú na ndeachúlacha, the adding of the decimals)
What does “deachúil” mean?
- decimal fraction
- A number written with a decimal point, such as 0.5 or 3.25; a fraction expressed in tenths, hundredths and so on.Also: decimal number, decimal place figure, decimal point number.
“Deachúil” with the article
The plural of decimal fraction in Irish is deachúlacha. Here is deachúil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deachúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deachúil, the Irish word for decimal fraction.
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Decimal fraction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for decimal fraction?
The Irish for decimal fraction is deachúil (pronounced “DYAKH-ool”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is deachúlacha.
How do you pronounce deachúil in Irish?
Deachúil is said like “DYAKH-ool” (IPA /ˈdʲaxuːlʲ/).
What is the plural of decimal fraction in Irish?
The plural of deachúil is deachúlacha; with the article, na deachúlacha means “the decimal fractions”. The genitive plural is deachúlacha, as in suimiú na ndeachúlacha (the adding of the decimals).
Does deachúil have more than one meaning?
Deachúil also has its own entry as an adjective meaning decimal.
Why does deachúil change to dheachúil or ndeachúil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deachúil becomes mo dheachúil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeachúil (eclipsis).
How do I say 'decimal point' in Irish?
It is 'pointe deachúlach', using the adjective; the noun 'deachúil' means a decimal number itself.
