HeyRuaHow to say “numbering” in Irish
- Irish:
- uimhriú
- English:
- numbering
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- uimhrigh, to number (ag uimhriú, numbering)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IV-roo” /ɪvʲɾʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- uimhrithe, an uimhrithe (e.g. córas uimhrithe, numbering system)
What does “uimhriú” mean?
- numbering
- The act of giving numbers to things in order; it is the verbal noun of the verb uimhrigh (to number).Also: enumeration, numeration, pagination.
“Uimhriú” as a verbal noun
After ag, uimhriú means numbering: it is the verbal noun of the verb uimhrigh (to number). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Uimhriú” with the article
Here is uimhriú after the article (an t-alt).
“Uimhriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uimhriú, the Irish word for numbering.
Other nouns in Irish
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Numbering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for numbering?
The Irish for numbering is uimhriú (pronounced “IV-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce uimhriú in Irish?
Uimhriú is said like “IV-roo” (IPA /ɪvʲɾʲuː/).
Does uimhriú have a plural?
No plural form is given for uimhriú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does uimhriú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uimhriú (the numbering), a huimhriú (her numbering), a n-uimhriú (their numbering).
What is the difference between uimhriú and uimhir?
Uimhir is a number itself, while uimhriú is the act or system of numbering, as in uimhriú na leathanach (page numbering).
