Probability in Irish (Dóchúlacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for probability?

The Irish for probability is dóchúlacht (pronounced “DOH-khoo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “probability” in Irish

Irish:: dóchúlacht
English:: probability
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “DOH-khoo-lukht” /ˈd̪ˠoːxuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: dóchúlachta, na dóchúlachta (e.g. teoiric na dóchúlachta, probability theory)

What does “dóchúlacht” mean?

probability: How likely it is that something will happen or is true, also used as a measure in mathematics.Also: likelihood, chance, odds.

“Dóchúlacht” with the article

Here is dóchúlacht after the article (an t-alt).

an dóchúlacht

the probability

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Dóchúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dóchúlacht, the Irish word for probability.

Tá dóchúlacht ard ann go mbeidh báisteach ann.

There is a high probability of rain.

Cad é an dóchúlacht go mbuafaimid?

What is the likelihood that we will win?

Ríomh an dóchúlacht go dtitfidh sé ar a chloigeann.

Calculate the probability that it will land on heads.

De réir na dóchúlachta, beidh sé déanach.

In all probability, he will be late.

Níl mórán dóchúlachta ann go dtiocfaidh sí.

There isn't much likelihood that she will come.

Bhí ceist ar dhóchúlacht sa scrúdú matamaitice.

There was a question on probability in the maths exam.

Ní fheicim aon dóchúlacht sa scéal sin.

I see no likelihood in that story.

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Probability in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for probability?

The Irish for probability is dóchúlacht (pronounced “DOH-khoo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce dóchúlacht in Irish?

Dóchúlacht is said like “DOH-khoo-lukht” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠoːxuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does dóchúlacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for dóchúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does dóchúlacht change to dhóchúlacht or ndóchúlacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dóchúlacht becomes mo dhóchúlacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndóchúlacht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between dóchúlacht and seans?

Seans is the everyday word for a chance, while dóchúlacht is more formal and is the term used for probability in mathematics and statistics.

Probability in Irish (Dóchúlacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage