HeyRuaHow to say “multiplier” in Irish
- Irish:
- iolraitheoir
- English:
- multiplier, multiplier (device)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “UL-ree-hor” /ˈʊlˠɾˠɪhoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- iolraitheoirí (multipliers)
- Genitive singular:
- iolraitheora, an iolraitheora (e.g. luach an iolraitheora, the value of the multiplier)
- Genitive plural:
- iolraitheoirí, na n-iolraitheoirí (e.g. luachanna na n-iolraitheoirí, the values of the multipliers)
What does “iolraitheoir” mean?
“Iolraitheoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- multiplier
- In mathematics, the number by which another number is multiplied.Also: multiplying factor, factor.
1 other meaning: multiplier (device)
- 2multiplier (device)
- A device or circuit that multiplies a quantity, such as a voltage or a signal.Also: multiplier, multiplier circuit, frequency multiplier.
“Iolraitheoir” with the article
The plural of multiplier in Irish is iolraitheoirí. Here is iolraitheoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iolraitheoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iolraitheoir, the Irish word for multiplier.
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Multiplier in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for multiplier?
The Irish for multiplier is iolraitheoir (pronounced “UL-ree-hor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iolraitheoirí. Depending on context it can also mean multiplier (device).
How do you pronounce iolraitheoir in Irish?
Iolraitheoir is said like “UL-ree-hor” (IPA /ˈʊlˠɾˠɪhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of multiplier in Irish?
The plural of iolraitheoir is iolraitheoirí; with the article, na hiolraitheoirí means “the multipliers”. The genitive plural is iolraitheoirí, as in luachanna na n-iolraitheoirí (the values of the multipliers).
Does iolraitheoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iolraitheoir can mean multiplier or multiplier (device), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iolraitheoir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iolraitheoir (the multiplier), a hiolraitheoir (her multiplier), a n-iolraitheoir (their multiplier), na hiolraitheoirí (the multipliers).
What is the difference between 'iolraitheoir' and 'iolrán'?
In a multiplication, 'iolraitheoir' is the multiplier and 'iolrán' is the multiplicand, the number being multiplied.
