HeyRuaHow to say “divider” in Irish
- Irish:
- roinnteoir
- English:
- divider, divisor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RIN-tyohr” /ˈrˠɪn̠ʲtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- roinnteoirí (dividers)
- Genitive singular:
- roinnteora, an roinnteora (e.g. luach an roinnteora, the value of the divisor)
- Genitive plural:
- roinnteoirí, na roinnteoirí (e.g. suim na roinnteoirí, the sum of the divisors)
What does “roinnteoir” mean?
“Roinnteoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- divider
- A person or thing that divides or distributes something into parts or shares.Also: distributor, sharer.
1 other meaning: divisor
- 2divisor
- In mathematics, the number by which another number is divided.
“Roinnteoir” with the article
The plural of divider in Irish is roinnteoirí. Here is roinnteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Roinnteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using roinnteoir, the Irish word for divider.
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Divider in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for divider?
The Irish for divider is roinnteoir (pronounced “RIN-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is roinnteoirí. Depending on context it can also mean divisor.
How do you pronounce roinnteoir in Irish?
Roinnteoir is said like “RIN-tyohr” (IPA /ˈrˠɪn̠ʲtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of divider in Irish?
The plural of roinnteoir is roinnteoirí; with the article, na roinnteoirí means “the dividers”. The genitive plural is roinnteoirí, as in suim na roinnteoirí (the sum of the divisors).
Does roinnteoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Roinnteoir can mean divider or divisor, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'roinnteoir' and 'roinnteán'?
In arithmetic 'roinnteoir' is the divisor, the number you divide by, while 'roinnteán' is the dividend, the number being divided.
