HeyRuaHow to say “integer” in Irish
- Irish:
- slánuimhir
- English:
- integer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SLAWN-iv-ir” /ˈsˠl̪ˠaːnˌɪvʲɪɾʲ/
- Plural:
- slánuimhreacha (integers)
- Genitive singular:
- slánuimhreach, na slánuimhreach (e.g. luach na slánuimhreach, the value of the integer)
- Genitive plural:
- slánuimhreacha, na slánuimhreacha (e.g. suim na slánuimhreacha, the sum of the integers)
What does “slánuimhir” mean?
- integer
- A whole number, that is, a number with no fraction or decimal part.Also: whole number, natural number.
“Slánuimhir” with the article
The plural of integer in Irish is slánuimhreacha. Here is slánuimhir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Slánuimhir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using slánuimhir, the Irish word for integer.
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Integer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for integer?
The Irish for integer is slánuimhir (pronounced “SLAWN-iv-ir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is slánuimhreacha.
How do you pronounce slánuimhir in Irish?
Slánuimhir is said like “SLAWN-iv-ir” (IPA /ˈsˠl̪ˠaːnˌɪvʲɪɾʲ/).
What is the plural of integer in Irish?
The plural of slánuimhir is slánuimhreacha; with the article, na slánuimhreacha means “the integers”. The genitive plural is slánuimhreacha, as in suim na slánuimhreacha (the sum of the integers).
Why does slánuimhir change to shlánuimhir?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shlánuimhir. After ár (our) it stays ár slánuimhir, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'slánuimhir' formed?
It combines 'slán' (whole, complete) with 'uimhir' (number), so it literally means 'whole number'.
