HeyRuaHow to say “number line” in Irish
- Irish:
- uimhirlíne
- English:
- number line
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IV-er-leen-yuh” /ˈɪvʲəɾʲˌlʲiːnʲə/
- Plural:
- uimhirlínte (number lines)
- Genitive singular:
- uimhirlíne, na huimhirlíne (e.g. lár na huimhirlíne, the middle of the number line)
- Genitive plural:
- uimhirlínte, na n-uimhirlínte (e.g. ag tarraingt uimhirlínte, drawing number lines)
What does “uimhirlíne” mean?
- number line
- A straight line marked with numbers at equal intervals, used in maths to show the order and position of numbers.Also: numberline, number scale.
“Uimhirlíne” with the article
The plural of number line in Irish is uimhirlínte. Here is uimhirlíne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uimhirlíne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uimhirlíne, the Irish word for number line.
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Number line in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for number line?
The Irish for number line is uimhirlíne (pronounced “IV-er-leen-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is uimhirlínte.
How do you pronounce uimhirlíne in Irish?
Uimhirlíne is said like “IV-er-leen-yuh” (IPA /ˈɪvʲəɾʲˌlʲiːnʲə/).
What is the plural of number line in Irish?
The plural of uimhirlíne is uimhirlínte; with the article, na huimhirlínte means “the number lines”. The genitive plural is uimhirlínte, as in ag tarraingt uimhirlínte (drawing number lines).
Why does uimhirlíne sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an uimhirlíne (the number line), a huimhirlíne (her number line), a n-uimhirlíne (their number line), na huimhirlínte (the number lines).
How is 'uimhirlíne' formed?
It is a compound of 'uimhir' (number) and 'líne' (line), so it means number line, and it is used mainly in school maths.
