HeyRuaHow to say “figure” in Irish
- Irish:
- figiúr
- English:
- figure, figures
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “fig-OOR” /fʲɪˈɡʲuːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- figiúirí (figures)
- Genitive singular:
- figiúir, an fhigiúir (e.g. luach an fhigiúir, the value of the figure)
- Genitive plural:
- figiúirí, na bhfigiúirí (e.g. suim na bhfigiúirí, the sum of the figures)
What does “figiúr” mean?
“Figiúr” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- figure
- A written number or digit, such as 1, 2 or 3.Also: digit, number, numeral.
2 other meanings: figures
- 2figures
- In the plural, statistics or numerical data, or arithmetic and sums.Also: statistics, sums, arithmetic.
- 3figure
- A human shape or form, especially as represented in art.Also: form, shape.
Other Irish words for figure: uimhir (number)
“Figiúr” with the article
The plural of figure in Irish is figiúirí. Here is figiúr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Figiúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using figiúr, the Irish word for figure.
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Figure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for figure?
The Irish for figure is figiúr (pronounced “fig-OOR”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is figiúirí. Depending on context it can also mean figures.
How do you pronounce figiúr in Irish?
Figiúr is said like “fig-OOR” (IPA /fʲɪˈɡʲuːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of figure in Irish?
The plural of figiúr is figiúirí; with the article, na figiúirí means “the figures”. The genitive plural is figiúirí, as in suim na bhfigiúirí (the sum of the figures).
Does figiúr have more than one meaning?
Yes. Figiúr can mean figure or figures, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does figiúr change to fhigiúr or bhfigiúr?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) figiúr becomes m'fhigiúr (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfigiúr (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'figiúr' and 'uimhir'?
'Uimhir' is the general word for a number, for example a phone number, while 'figiúr' refers to a written digit or to figures and statistics, as in 'figiúirí díolacháin' (sales figures).
