HeyRuaHow to say “multiple” in Irish
- Irish:
- iolraí
- English:
- multiple, pluralist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “UL-ree” /ʊl̪ˠɾˠiː/
- Plural:
- iolraithe (multiples)
- Genitive singular:
- iolraí, an iolraí (e.g. luach an iolraí, the value of the multiple)
- Genitive plural:
- iolraithe, na n-iolraithe (e.g. suim na n-iolraithe, the sum of the multiples)
What does “iolraí” mean?
“Iolraí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- multiple
- A number that can be divided exactly by another number, such as 12 being a multiple of 3.Also: common multiple, number multiple.
1 other meaning: pluralist
- 2pluralist
- A person who supports pluralism, the idea that different groups, beliefs or systems can exist together.Also: advocate of pluralism.
“Iolraí” with the article
The plural of multiple in Irish is iolraithe. Here is iolraí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iolraí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iolraí, the Irish word for multiple.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Multiple in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for multiple?
The Irish for multiple is iolraí (pronounced “UL-ree”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iolraithe. Depending on context it can also mean pluralist.
How do you pronounce iolraí in Irish?
Iolraí is said like “UL-ree” (IPA /ʊl̪ˠɾˠiː/).
What is the plural of multiple in Irish?
The plural of iolraí is iolraithe; with the article, na hiolraithe means “the multiples”. The genitive plural is iolraithe, as in suim na n-iolraithe (the sum of the multiples).
Does iolraí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iolraí can mean multiple or pluralist, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iolraí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iolraí (the multiple), a hiolraí (her multiple), a n-iolraí (their multiple), na hiolraithe (the multiples).
How is 'iolraí' different from 'iolra'?
'Iolraí' is a multiple in maths (or a pluralist), while 'iolra' is the grammatical plural of a word.
