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Pure mathematics in Irish (Glanmhatamaitic): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for pure mathematics is glanmhatamaitic, a feminine noun.
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How to say “pure mathematics” in Irish

Irish:
glanmhatamaitic
English:
pure mathematics
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine
Pronunciation:
“GLAN-vat-uh-mat-ik”  /ˈɡlanˌwat̪ˠəmˠat̪ˠɪc/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
glanmhatamaitice, na glanmhatamaitice (e.g. léachtóir glanmhatamaitice, lecturer in pure mathematics)

What does “glanmhatamaitic” mean?

pure mathematics
The branch of mathematics that studies abstract concepts for their own sake rather than for practical application.Also: pure maths, abstract mathematics.

“Glanmhatamaitic” with the article

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

an ghlanmhatamaitic
the pure mathematics
Lenition: g becomes gh after an (feminine noun)

“Glanmhatamaitic” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using glanmhatamaitic, the Irish word for pure mathematics.

Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar ghlanmhatamaitic.
She is studying pure mathematics.
Is brainse den mhatamaitic í an ghlanmhatamaitic.
Pure mathematics is a branch of mathematics.
Fuair sé céim sa ghlanmhatamaitic.
He got a degree in pure mathematics.
Is aoibhinn liom an ghlanmhatamaitic.
I love pure mathematics.
Tá an scrúdú glanmhatamaitice deacair.
The pure mathematics exam is difficult.
Bhí mo dheartháir go maith i nglanmhatamaitic.
My brother was good at pure mathematics.
Múineann sí glanmhatamaitic san ollscoil.
She teaches pure mathematics at the university.

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Pure mathematics in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for pure mathematics?

The Irish for pure mathematics is glanmhatamaitic (pronounced “GLAN-vat-uh-mat-ik”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce glanmhatamaitic in Irish?

Glanmhatamaitic is said like “GLAN-vat-uh-mat-ik” (IPA /ˈɡlanˌwat̪ˠəmˠat̪ˠɪc/).

Does glanmhatamaitic have a plural?

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

Why does glanmhatamaitic change to ghlanmhatamaitic or nglanmhatamaitic?

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

What is the opposite of 'glanmhatamaitic'?

Applied mathematics is 'matamaitic fheidhmeach', while 'glanmhatamaitic' is pure mathematics.

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