HeyRuaHow to say “equation” in Irish
- Irish:
- cothromóid
- English:
- equation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUR-huh-mohdj” /ˈkɔɾˠhəmˠoːdʲ/
- Plural:
- cothromóidí (equations)
- Genitive singular:
- cothromóide, na cothromóide (e.g. réiteach na cothromóide, the solution of the equation)
- Genitive plural:
- cothromóidí, na gcothromóidí (e.g. réiteach na gcothromóidí, the solution of the equations)
What does “cothromóid” mean?
- equation
- A mathematical statement showing that two expressions are equal, often used to find an unknown value.Also: mathematical equation, formula.
“Cothromóid” with the article
The plural of equation in Irish is cothromóidí. Here is cothromóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cothromóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cothromóid, the Irish word for equation.
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Equation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for equation?
The Irish for equation is cothromóid (pronounced “KUR-huh-mohdj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cothromóidí.
How do you pronounce cothromóid in Irish?
Cothromóid is said like “KUR-huh-mohdj” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠhəmˠoːdʲ/).
What is the plural of equation in Irish?
The plural of cothromóid is cothromóidí; with the article, na cothromóidí means “the equations”. The genitive plural is cothromóidí, as in réiteach na gcothromóidí (the solution of the equations).
Why does cothromóid change to chothromóid or gcothromóid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cothromóid becomes mo chothromóid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcothromóid (eclipsis).
How is 'cothromóid' related to 'cothrom'?
It comes from 'cothrom', meaning equal or fair, so 'cothromóid' is literally a statement of equality. Do not confuse it with 'cothromaíocht', which means balance or equilibrium.
