HeyRuaHow to say “numeracy” in Irish
- Irish:
- uimhearthacht
- English:
- numeracy, arithmetic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IV-ir-hukht” /ˈɪvʲəɾˠhəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- uimhearthachta, na huimhearthachta (e.g. scileanna uimhearthachta, numeracy skills)
What does “uimhearthacht” mean?
“Uimhearthacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- numeracy
- The ability to understand and work with numbers.Also: numerical skill, number skills.
1 other meaning: arithmetic
- 2arithmetic
- Calculation with numbers, reckoning.Also: reckoning, calculation.
“Uimhearthacht” with the article
Here is uimhearthacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Uimhearthacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uimhearthacht, the Irish word for numeracy.
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Numeracy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for numeracy?
The Irish for numeracy is uimhearthacht (pronounced “IV-ir-hukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean arithmetic.
How do you pronounce uimhearthacht in Irish?
Uimhearthacht is said like “IV-ir-hukht” (IPA /ˈɪvʲəɾˠhəxt̪ˠ/).
Does uimhearthacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for uimhearthacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does uimhearthacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Uimhearthacht can mean numeracy or arithmetic, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does uimhearthacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an uimhearthacht (the numeracy), a huimhearthacht (her numeracy), a n-uimhearthacht (their numeracy).
How is uimhearthacht different from uimhríocht?
Uimhearthacht is numeracy, the general skill with numbers, while uimhríocht is arithmetic as a branch of mathematics.
