HeyRuaHow to say “inference” in Irish
- Irish:
- infeireas
- English:
- inference
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-feh-ris” /ˈɪnʲɛfʲɛrʲəsˠ/
- Plural:
- infeiris (inferences)
- Genitive singular:
- infeiris, an infeiris (e.g. bailíocht an infeiris, the validity of the inference)
- Genitive plural:
- infeireas, na n-infeireas (e.g. bailíocht na n-infeireas, the validity of the inferences)
What does “infeireas” mean?
- inference
- A conclusion reached by reasoning from evidence or from statements already accepted.Also: deduction, conclusion, implication.
“Infeireas” with the article
The plural of inference in Irish is infeiris. Here is infeireas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Infeireas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using infeireas, the Irish word for inference.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Inference in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inference?
The Irish for inference is infeireas (pronounced “IN-feh-ris”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is infeiris.
How do you pronounce infeireas in Irish?
Infeireas is said like “IN-feh-ris” (IPA /ˈɪnʲɛfʲɛrʲəsˠ/).
What is the plural of inference in Irish?
The plural of infeireas is infeiris; with the article, na hinfeiris means “the inferences”. The genitive plural is infeireas, as in bailíocht na n-infeireas (the validity of the inferences).
Why does infeireas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-infeireas (the inference), a hinfeireas (her inference), a n-infeireas (their inference), na hinfeiris (the inferences).
What is the difference between 'infeireas' and 'tátal'?
'Tátal' is the more common everyday word for a conclusion or deduction, while 'infeireas' is a more technical term used especially in logic and philosophy.
