HeyRuaHow to say “key number” in Irish
- Irish:
- eochairuimhir
- English:
- key number
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “OKH-ir-iv-ir” /ˈɔxəɾʲˌɪvʲəɾʲ/
- Plural:
- eochairuimhreacha (key numbers)
- Genitive singular:
- eochairuimhreach, na heochairuimhreach (e.g. luach na heochairuimhreach, value of the key number)
- Genitive plural:
- eochairuimhreacha, na n-eochairuimhreacha (e.g. liosta na n-eochairuimhreacha, the list of key numbers)
What does “eochairuimhir” mean?
- key number
- A number that serves as a key or reference, such as a code number used to identify or unlock something.Also: code number, key, reference number.
“Eochairuimhir” with the article
The plural of key number in Irish is eochairuimhreacha. Here is eochairuimhir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eochairuimhir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eochairuimhir, the Irish word for key number.
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Key number in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for key number?
The Irish for key number is eochairuimhir (pronounced “OKH-ir-iv-ir”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is eochairuimhreacha.
How do you pronounce eochairuimhir in Irish?
Eochairuimhir is said like “OKH-ir-iv-ir” (IPA /ˈɔxəɾʲˌɪvʲəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of key number in Irish?
The plural of eochairuimhir is eochairuimhreacha; with the article, na heochairuimhreacha means “the key numbers”. The genitive plural is eochairuimhreacha, as in liosta na n-eochairuimhreacha (the list of key numbers).
Why does eochairuimhir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eochairuimhir (the key number), a heochairuimhir (her key number), a n-eochairuimhir (their key number), na heochairuimhreacha (the key numbers).
How is 'eochairuimhir' different from 'pasfhocal'?
'Eochairuimhir' is a key number made of digits, while 'pasfhocal' is a password, usually made of letters or words.
