HeyRuaHow to say “multiplication” in Irish
- Irish:
- iolrúchán
- English:
- multiplication
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UL-roo-khawn” /ˈʊl̪ˠɾˠuːxaːnˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- iolrúcháin, an iolrúcháin (e.g. ráta an iolrúcháin, rate of multiplication)
What does “iolrúchán” mean?
“Iolrúchán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- multiplication
- The process of increasing in number or multiplying, especially of living things reproducing or of something being copied many times.Also: proliferation, increase, reproduction.
“Iolrúchán” with the article
Here is iolrúchán after the article (an t-alt).
“Iolrúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iolrúchán, the Irish word for multiplication.
Other nouns in Irish
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Multiplication in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for multiplication?
The Irish for multiplication is iolrúchán (pronounced “UL-roo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce iolrúchán in Irish?
Iolrúchán is said like “UL-roo-khawn” (IPA /ˈʊl̪ˠɾˠuːxaːnˠ/).
Does iolrúchán have a plural?
No plural form is given for iolrúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does iolrúchán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iolrúchán (the multiplication), a hiolrúchán (her multiplication), a n-iolrúchán (their multiplication).
What is the difference between 'iolrúchán' and 'iolrú'?
'Iolrú' is the verbal noun of 'iolraigh' (to multiply), while 'iolrúchán' is the noun for multiplication as a process or operation, as in 'tábla iolrúcháin' (multiplication table).
