HeyRuaHow to say “digit” in Irish
- Irish:
- digit
- English:
- digit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DIG-it” /ˈdʲɪɟɪtʲ/
- Plural:
- digití (digits)
- Genitive singular:
- digite, na digite (e.g. luach na digite, value of the digit)
- Genitive plural:
- digití, na ndigití (e.g. líon na ndigití, number of digits)
What does “digit” mean?
- digit
- A single numeral from 0 to 9 used to write numbers.Also: numeral, figure, number.
“Digit” with the article
The plural of digit in Irish is digití. Here is digit after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Digit” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using digit, the Irish word for digit.
Other nouns in Irish
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Digit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for digit?
The Irish for digit is digit (pronounced “DIG-it”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is digití.
How do you pronounce digit in Irish?
Digit is said like “DIG-it” (IPA /ˈdʲɪɟɪtʲ/).
What is the plural of digit in Irish?
The plural of digit is digití; with the article, na digití means “the digits”. The genitive plural is digití, as in líon na ndigití (number of digits).
Why does digit change to dhigit or ndigit?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) digit becomes mo dhigit (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndigit (eclipsis).
Is 'digit' the same as 'uimhir'?
No: 'digit' is a single numeral, while 'uimhir' is a whole number, so 'uimhir trí dhigit' is a three-digit number.
