HeyRuaHow to say “proper fraction” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceartchodán
- English:
- proper fraction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KYART-khu-dawn” /ˈcaɾˠt̪ˠˌxʊd̪ˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- ceartchodáin (proper fractions)
- Genitive singular:
- ceartchodáin, an cheartchodáin (e.g. uimhreoir an cheartchodáin, the numerator of the proper fraction)
- Genitive plural:
- ceartchodán, na gceartchodán (e.g. suimiú na gceartchodán, the addition of proper fractions)
What does “ceartchodán” mean?
- proper fraction
- A fraction in which the top number (numerator) is smaller than the bottom number (denominator), such as three quarters.Also: fraction, common fraction.
“Ceartchodán” with the article
The plural of proper fraction in Irish is ceartchodáin. Here is ceartchodán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceartchodán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceartchodán, 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 ceartchodán (pronounced “KYART-khu-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceartchodáin.
How do you pronounce ceartchodán in Irish?
Ceartchodán is said like “KYART-khu-dawn” (IPA /ˈcaɾˠt̪ˠˌxʊd̪ˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of proper fraction in Irish?
The plural of ceartchodán is ceartchodáin; with the article, na ceartchodáin means “the proper fractions”. The genitive plural is ceartchodán, as in suimiú na gceartchodán (the addition of proper fractions).
Why does ceartchodán change to cheartchodán or gceartchodán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceartchodán becomes mo cheartchodán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceartchodán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ceartchodán' and 'codán'?
'Codán' is any fraction, while 'ceartchodán' is specifically a proper fraction, where the numerator is smaller than the denominator. An improper fraction is 'codán neamhcheart'.
