HeyRuaHow to say “quantification” in Irish
- Irish:
- cainníochtú
- English:
- quantification
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cainníochtaigh, to quantify (ag cainníochtú, quantifying)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAN-yeekh-too” /ˈkan̠ʲiːxt̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- cainníochtaithe, an chainníochtaithe (e.g. modh cainníochtaithe, method of quantification)
What does “cainníochtú” mean?
- quantification
- The act of measuring or expressing something as an amount or number; the verbal noun of cainníochtaigh.Also: quantifying, measurement of quantity.
“Cainníochtú” as a verbal noun
After ag, cainníochtú means quantifying: it is the verbal noun of the verb cainníochtaigh (to quantify). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cainníochtú” with the article
Here is cainníochtú after the article (an t-alt).
“Cainníochtú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cainníochtú, the Irish word for quantification.
Other nouns in Irish
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Quantification in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for quantification?
The Irish for quantification is cainníochtú (pronounced “KAN-yeekh-too”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cainníochtú in Irish?
Cainníochtú is said like “KAN-yeekh-too” (IPA /ˈkan̠ʲiːxt̪ˠuː/).
Does cainníochtú have a plural?
No plural form is given for cainníochtú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cainníochtú change to chainníochtú or gcainníochtú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cainníochtú becomes mo chainníochtú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcainníochtú (eclipsis).
How is cainníochtú related to cainníocht?
Cainníocht means 'quantity', and cainníochtú is the act of quantifying, from the verb cainníochtaigh.
