Factoring in Irish (Fachtóireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for factoring?

The Irish for factoring is fachtóireacht (pronounced “FAKH-toe-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “factoring” in Irish

Irish:: fachtóireacht
English:: factoring
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “FAKH-toe-ruhkht” /ˈfˠaxt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: fachtóireachta, na fachtóireachta (e.g. rialacha na fachtóireachta, the rules of factoring)

What does “fachtóireacht” mean?

“Fachtóireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

factoring: In mathematics, the process of breaking a number or expression down into its factors.Also: factorization, factorisation, resolving into factors.

1 other meaning:

2factoring: In business, the practice of selling a company's unpaid invoices or debts to a third party at a discount.Also: debt factoring, invoice factoring.

“Fachtóireacht” with the article

Here is fachtóireacht after the article (an t-alt).

an fhachtóireacht

the factoring

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

“Fachtóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fachtóireacht, the Irish word for factoring.

Táimid ag foghlaim fachtóireachta sa rang matamaitice.

We are learning factoring in maths class.

Is cuid thábhachtach den ailgéabar í an fhachtóireacht.

Factoring is an important part of algebra.

Bhí ceist ar fhachtóireacht ar an scrúdú inné.

There was a question on factoring in the exam yesterday.

Ní thuigim an fhachtóireacht fós, ar chor ar bith.

I still don't understand factoring at all.

Mhínigh an múinteoir modh na fachtóireachta go soiléir.

The teacher explained the method of factoring clearly.

Úsáideann an comhlacht fachtóireacht chun airgead tirim a fháil.

The company uses factoring to get cash.

Rinne mé botún beag i bhfachtóireacht an tsloinn.

I made a small mistake in factoring the expression.

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Factoring in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for factoring?

The Irish for factoring is fachtóireacht (pronounced “FAKH-toe-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce fachtóireacht in Irish?

Fachtóireacht is said like “FAKH-toe-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈfˠaxt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does fachtóireacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for fachtóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does fachtóireacht change to fhachtóireacht or bhfachtóireacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fachtóireacht becomes m'fhachtóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfachtóireacht (eclipsis).

How is fachtóireacht related to fachtóir?

Fachtóir means 'factor', and fachtóireacht is the process of finding factors, that is, factoring.

Factoring in Irish (Fachtóireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage