HeyRuaHow to say “number” in Irish
- Irish:
- uimhir
- English:
- number, number (grammar), issue
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IV-er” /ɪvʲəɾʲ/
- Plural:
- uimhreacha (numbers)
- Genitive singular:
- uimhreach, na huimhreach (e.g. luach na huimhreach, the value of the number)
- Genitive plural:
- uimhreacha, na n-uimhreacha (e.g. suim na n-uimhreacha, the sum of the numbers)
What does “uimhir” mean?
“Uimhir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- number
- A figure or symbol used for counting, or the figure given to something to identify it, such as a house or phone number.Also: figure, numeral, digit.
2 other meanings: number (grammar) or issue
- 2number (grammar)
- In grammar, the form of a word showing whether it is singular or plural.Also: grammatical number, singular, plural.
- 3issue
- A single issue or edition of a magazine or periodical.Also: edition, number.
Other Irish words for number: áirigh (count)
“Uimhir” with the article
The plural of number in Irish is uimhreacha. Here is uimhir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uimhir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uimhir, the Irish word for number.
Other nouns in Irish
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Number in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for number?
The Irish for number is uimhir (pronounced “IV-er”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is uimhreacha. Depending on context it can also mean number (grammar) or issue.
How do you pronounce uimhir in Irish?
Uimhir is said like “IV-er” (IPA /ɪvʲəɾʲ/).
What is the plural of number in Irish?
The plural of uimhir is uimhreacha; with the article, na huimhreacha means “the numbers”. The genitive plural is uimhreacha, as in suim na n-uimhreacha (the sum of the numbers).
Does uimhir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Uimhir can mean number, number (grammar) or issue, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does uimhir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an uimhir (the number), a huimhir (her number), a n-uimhir (their number), na huimhreacha (the numbers).
What is the difference between uimhir and líon?
Uimhir is a specific number or figure, like uimhir a cúig, while líon means the total amount of people or things, as in líon na ndaoine.
How do I say 'number five' for a house or bus?
Use uimhir with the particle a: uimhir a cúig.
