HeyRuaHow to say “mathematics” in Irish
- Irish:
- matamaitic
- English:
- mathematics
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “mat-uh-MA-tik” /ˌmat̪ˠəˈmatʲɪc/
- Genitive singular:
- matamaitice, na matamaitice (e.g. múinteoir matamaitice, mathematics teacher)
What does “matamaitic” mean?
- mathematics
- The science of numbers, quantities, shapes and their relationships, studied as a school or university subject.Also: maths, math, mathematical science.
“Matamaitic” with the article
Here is matamaitic after the article (an t-alt).
“Matamaitic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using matamaitic, the Irish word for mathematics.
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Mathematics in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mathematics?
The Irish for mathematics is matamaitic (pronounced “mat-uh-MA-tik”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce matamaitic in Irish?
Matamaitic is said like “mat-uh-MA-tik” (IPA /ˌmat̪ˠəˈmatʲɪc/).
Does matamaitic have a plural?
No plural form is given for matamaitic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does matamaitic change to mhatamaitic?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhatamaitic. After ár (our) it stays ár matamaitic, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'maths teacher' or 'maths class' in Irish?
Use the genitive matamaitice after the noun: múinteoir matamaitice (maths teacher), rang matamaitice (maths class).
Is there a plural like English 'mathematics'?
No, matamaitic is a singular feminine noun in Irish, so you say an mhatamaitic, with lenition after the article.
