HeyRuaHow to say “lemma” in Irish
- Irish:
- leama
- English:
- lemma
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAM-uh” /ˈlʲamə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- leamaí (lemmas)
- Genitive singular:
- leama, an leama (e.g. cruthúnas an leama, the proof of the lemma)
- Genitive plural:
- leamaí, na leamaí (e.g. liosta na leamaí, the list of lemmas)
What does “leama” mean?
“Leama” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lemma
- In mathematics or logic, a lemma is a smaller proven statement used as a step in proving a larger theorem.Also: auxiliary theorem, subsidiary proposition.
1 other meaning:
- 2lemma
- In linguistics and dictionary work, a lemma is the base form of a word under which it is listed, such as a headword.Also: headword, base form, dictionary form.
“Leama” with the article
The plural of lemma in Irish is leamaí. Here is leama after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an leama
the lemma
No change after an
na leamaí
the lemmas
Plural: no change after na
“Leama” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leama, the Irish word for lemma.
Is leama simplí é seo.
This is a simple lemma.
Cruthaigh an leama ar dtús.
Prove the lemma first.
Tá cruthúnas an leama sa leabhar.
The proof of the lemma is in the book.
Úsáidtear dhá leama sa chruthúnas seo.
Two lemmas are used in this proof.
Bhí na leamaí níos deacra ná an teoirim féin.
The lemmas were harder than the theorem itself.
Tá gach focal liostaithe faoina leama san fhoclóir.
Every word is listed under its lemma in the dictionary.
Rinne mé botún i mo leama.
I made a mistake in my lemma.
Other nouns in Irish
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Lemma in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lemma?
The Irish for lemma is leama (pronounced “LAM-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leamaí.
How do you pronounce leama in Irish?
Leama is said like “LAM-uh” (IPA /ˈlʲamə/).
What is the plural of lemma in Irish?
The plural of leama is leamaí; with the article, na leamaí means “the lemmas”. The genitive plural is leamaí, as in liosta na leamaí (the list of lemmas).
What is the difference between 'leama' and 'teoirim'?
A 'teoirim' is a main theorem, while a 'leama' is a lesser result proved to help establish a 'teoirim'.
