HeyRuaHow to say “proper fraction” in Irish
- Irish:
- fíorchodán
- English:
- proper fraction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FEER-khuh-dawn” /ˈfʲiːɾˠˌxɔd̪ˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- fíorchodáin (proper fractions)
- Genitive singular:
- fíorchodáin, an fhíorchodáin (e.g. uimhreoir an fhíorchodáin, the numerator of the proper fraction)
- Genitive plural:
- fíorchodán, na bhfíorchodán (e.g. suim na bhfíorchodán, the sum of the proper fractions)
What does “fíorchodán” mean?
- proper fraction
- In mathematics, a fraction whose numerator is smaller than its denominator, such as three quarters.Also: fraction, true fraction.
“Fíorchodán” with the article
The plural of proper fraction in Irish is fíorchodáin. Here is fíorchodán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fíorchodán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fíorchodán, the Irish word for proper fraction.
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Proper fraction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for proper fraction?
The Irish for proper fraction is fíorchodán (pronounced “FEER-khuh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fíorchodáin.
How do you pronounce fíorchodán in Irish?
Fíorchodán is said like “FEER-khuh-dawn” (IPA /ˈfʲiːɾˠˌxɔd̪ˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of proper fraction in Irish?
The plural of fíorchodán is fíorchodáin; with the article, na fíorchodáin means “the proper fractions”. The genitive plural is fíorchodán, as in suim na bhfíorchodán (the sum of the proper fractions).
Why does fíorchodán change to fhíorchodán or bhfíorchodán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fíorchodán becomes m'fhíorchodán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfíorchodán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'codán' and 'fíorchodán'?
'Codán' is any fraction, while 'fíorchodán' is specifically a proper fraction, where the top number is smaller than the bottom one.
