HeyRuaHow to say “optimum” in Irish
- Irish:
- optamam
- English:
- optimum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “OP-tuh-muhm” /ˈɔpˠt̪ˠəmˠəmˠ/
- Plural:
- optamaim (optimums)
- Genitive singular:
- optamaim, an optamaim (e.g. luach an optamaim, the value of the optimum)
- Genitive plural:
- optamam, na n-optamam (e.g. luachanna na n-optamam, the values of the optima)
What does “optamam” mean?
- optimum
- The best or most favourable condition, amount or point for something.Also: best level, ideal amount, optimal point.
“Optamam” with the article
The plural of optimum in Irish is optamaim. Here is optamam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Optamam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using optamam, the Irish word for optimum.
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Optimum in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for optimum?
The Irish for optimum is optamam (pronounced “OP-tuh-muhm”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is optamaim.
How do you pronounce optamam in Irish?
Optamam is said like “OP-tuh-muhm” (IPA /ˈɔpˠt̪ˠəmˠəmˠ/).
What is the plural of optimum in Irish?
The plural of optamam is optamaim; with the article, na hoptamaim means “the optimums”. The genitive plural is optamam, as in luachanna na n-optamam (the values of the optima).
Why does optamam sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-optamam (the optimum), a hoptamam (her optimum), a n-optamam (their optimum), na hoptamaim (the optimums).
Is there an adjective form of 'optamam'?
Yes, 'optamach' means optimal, as in 'coinníollacha optamacha' (optimal conditions).
