HeyRuaHow to say “factorization” in Irish
- Irish:
- fachtóiriú
- English:
- factorization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- fachtóirigh, to factorize (ag fachtóiriú, factorizing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAKH-toh-roo” /ˈfaxt̪oːɾʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- fachtóirithe, an fhachtóirithe (e.g. modh fachtóirithe, method of factorization)
What does “fachtóiriú” mean?
- factorization
- The act of breaking a number or algebraic expression into factors; it is the verbal noun of the verb fachtóirigh.Also: factorisation, factorizing, factoring.
“Fachtóiriú” as a verbal noun
After ag, fachtóiriú means factorizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb fachtóirigh (to factorize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Fachtóiriú” with the article
Here is fachtóiriú after the article (an t-alt).
“Fachtóiriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fachtóiriú, the Irish word for factorization.
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Factorization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for factorization?
The Irish for factorization is fachtóiriú (pronounced “FAKH-toh-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce fachtóiriú in Irish?
Fachtóiriú is said like “FAKH-toh-roo” (IPA /ˈfaxt̪oːɾʲuː/).
Does fachtóiriú have a plural?
No plural form is given for fachtóiriú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fachtóiriú change to fhachtóiriú or bhfachtóiriú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fachtóiriú becomes m'fhachtóiriú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfachtóiriú (eclipsis).
What is the verb related to fachtóiriú?
The verb is fachtóirigh, 'to factorize', as in 'Fachtóirigh an slonn seo', 'Factorize this expression'. The noun for a single factor is fachtóir.
