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Notation in Irish (Nodaireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for notation is nodaireacht, a feminine noun.
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How to say “notation” in Irish

Irish:
nodaireacht
English:
notation
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:
“NUD-er-ukht”  /ˈn̪ˠɔdˠəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
nodaireachta, na nodaireachta (e.g. rialacha na nodaireachta, the rules of the notation)

What does “nodaireacht” mean?

notation
A system of written signs or symbols used to represent things such as numbers, quantities, musical notes or chess moves.Also: symbol system, musical notation, mathematical notation.

“Nodaireacht” with the article

Here is nodaireacht after the article (an t-alt).

an nodaireacht
the notation
No change after an

“Nodaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using nodaireacht, the Irish word for notation.

Úsáidtear nodaireacht speisialta sa mhatamaitic.
Special notation is used in mathematics.
Tá an nodaireacht seo deacair a fhoghlaim.
This notation is hard to learn.
Mhínigh an múinteoir brí na nodaireachta dúinn.
The teacher explained the meaning of the notation to us.
Scríobh an fheidhm i nodaireacht chaighdeánach.
Write the function in standard notation.
Is maith liom an nodaireacht cheoil a léamh.
I like reading musical notation.
Tá botún sa nodaireacht ar an gclár.
There is a mistake in the notation on the board.
Bíonn nodaireacht dá cuid féin ag an bhficheall.
Chess has its own notation.

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Notation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for notation?

The Irish for notation is nodaireacht (pronounced “NUD-er-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce nodaireacht in Irish?

Nodaireacht is said like “NUD-er-ukht” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠɔdˠəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does nodaireacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for nodaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

How is 'nodaireacht' related to 'nod'?

'Nodaireacht' is built on 'nod', a sign, abbreviation or hint, so it means a whole system of signs, that is, notation.

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