HeyRuaHow to say “equation” in Irish
- Irish:
- comhchothromóid
- English:
- equation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-khuh-ruh-mohj” /ˈkoːˌxɔɾˠəmˠoːdʲ/
- Plural:
- comhchothromóidí (equations)
- Genitive singular:
- comhchothromóide, na comhchothromóide (e.g. réiteach na comhchothromóide, the solution of the equation)
- Genitive plural:
- comhchothromóidí, na gcomhchothromóidí (e.g. réiteach na gcomhchothromóidí, the solution of the equations)
What does “comhchothromóid” mean?
- equation
- A mathematical statement showing that two expressions are equal, often containing an unknown to be solved.Also: mathematical equation, formula.
“Comhchothromóid” with the article
The plural of equation in Irish is comhchothromóidí. Here is comhchothromóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comhchothromóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using comhchothromóid, 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 comhchothromóid (pronounced “KOH-khuh-ruh-mohj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is comhchothromóidí.
How do you pronounce comhchothromóid in Irish?
Comhchothromóid is said like “KOH-khuh-ruh-mohj” (IPA /ˈkoːˌxɔɾˠəmˠoːdʲ/).
What is the plural of equation in Irish?
The plural of comhchothromóid is comhchothromóidí; with the article, na comhchothromóidí means “the equations”. The genitive plural is comhchothromóidí, as in réiteach na gcomhchothromóidí (the solution of the equations).
Why does comhchothromóid change to chomhchothromóid or gcomhchothromóid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhchothromóid becomes mo chomhchothromóid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhchothromóid (eclipsis).
How do I say 'solve an equation' in Irish?
Use the verb réitigh: comhchothromóid a réiteach, 'to solve an equation'.
