HeyRuaHow to say “multiplication” in Irish
- Irish:
- iomadú
- English:
- multiplication
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- iomadaigh, to multiply (ag iomadú, multiplying)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-uh-doo” /ˈʊmˠəd̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- iomadaithe, an iomadaithe (e.g. tábla iomadaithe, multiplication table)
What does “iomadú” mean?
“Iomadú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- multiplication
- The act of increasing in number or multiplying; the verbal noun of the verb 'iomadaigh'.Also: increase, proliferation, multiplying, propagation.
1 other meaning:
- 2multiplication
- In mathematics, the operation of multiplying one number by another.Also: multiplying, times.
Other Irish words for multiplication: iolrú (multiplication)
“Iomadú” as a verbal noun
After ag, iomadú means multiplying: it is the verbal noun of the verb iomadaigh (to multiply). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Iomadú” with the article
Here is iomadú after the article (an t-alt).
“Iomadú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iomadú, 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 iomadú (pronounced “UM-uh-doo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce iomadú in Irish?
Iomadú is said like “UM-uh-doo” (IPA /ˈʊmˠəd̪ˠuː/).
Does iomadú have a plural?
No plural form is given for iomadú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does iomadú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iomadú (the multiplication), a hiomadú (her multiplication), a n-iomadú (their multiplication).
How do you say 'times' in a sum like 3 x 4?
You say 'trí faoi cheathair' or 'trí méadaithe faoi cheathair'; the operation itself is 'iomadú'.
