HeyRuaHow to say “even number” in Irish
- Irish:
- ré-uimhir
- English:
- even number
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAY-iv-ir” /ˈɾˠeː ˌɪvʲəɾʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- ré-uimhreacha (even numbers)
- Genitive singular:
- ré-uimhreach, na ré-uimhreach (e.g. sainmhíniú na ré-uimhreach, the definition of an even number)
- Genitive plural:
- ré-uimhreacha, na ré-uimhreacha (e.g. suim na ré-uimhreacha, the sum of the even numbers)
What does “ré-uimhir” mean?
- even number
- A whole number that can be divided exactly by two, such as 2, 4 or 6.Also: even, even integer.
“Ré-uimhir” with the article
The plural of even number in Irish is ré-uimhreacha. Here is ré-uimhir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an ré-uimhir
the even number
No change after an
na ré-uimhreacha
the even numbers
Plural: no change after na
“Ré-uimhir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ré-uimhir, the Irish word for even number.
Is ré-uimhir í a ceathair.
Four is an even number.
Scríobh síos na ré-uimhreacha idir a haon agus a fiche.
Write down the even numbers between one and twenty.
Is ré-uimhir an uimhir a dó.
Two is an even number.
Tá an teach ar an taobh leis na ré-uimhreacha.
The house is on the side with the even numbers.
Roinn an ré-uimhir ar a dó.
Divide the even number by two.
Is ré-uimhir í suim dhá ré-uimhir i gcónaí.
The sum of two even numbers is always even.
An ré-uimhir nó corruimhir í a seacht déag?
Is seventeen an even or an odd number?
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Even number in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for even number?
The Irish for even number is ré-uimhir (pronounced “RAY-iv-ir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ré-uimhreacha.
How do you pronounce ré-uimhir in Irish?
Ré-uimhir is said like “RAY-iv-ir” (IPA /ˈɾˠeː ˌɪvʲəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of even number in Irish?
The plural of ré-uimhir is ré-uimhreacha; with the article, na ré-uimhreacha means “the even numbers”. The genitive plural is ré-uimhreacha, as in suim na ré-uimhreacha (the sum of the even numbers).
What is the opposite of 'ré-uimhir'?
The opposite is 'corruimhir', an odd number. For example, a trí is a corruimhir and a ceathair is a ré-uimhir.
