HeyRuaHow to say “ratio” in Irish
- Irish:
- cóimheas
- English:
- ratio, comparison
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cóimheas, to compare (ag cóimheas, comparing)
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-vas” /ˈkoːvʲəsˠ/
- Plural:
- cóimheasa (ratios)
- Genitive singular:
- cóimheasa, an chóimheasa (e.g. luach an chóimheasa, value of the ratio)
- Genitive plural:
- cóimheas, na gcóimheas (e.g. liosta na gcóimheas, the list of ratios)
What does “cóimheas” mean?
“Cóimheas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ratio
- The relationship in size or amount between two things, expressed as one number compared to another.Also: proportion, rate.
1 other meaning: comparison
- 2comparison
- The act of comparing one thing with another.Also: comparing.
Other Irish words for ratio: ráta (rate)
“Cóimheas” as a verbal noun
After ag, cóimheas means comparing: it is the verbal noun of the verb cóimheas (to compare). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cóimheas” with the article
The plural of ratio in Irish is cóimheasa. Here is cóimheas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cóimheas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cóimheas, the Irish word for ratio.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ratio in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ratio?
The Irish for ratio is cóimheas (pronounced “KOH-vas”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cóimheasa. Depending on context it can also mean comparison.
How do you pronounce cóimheas in Irish?
Cóimheas is said like “KOH-vas” (IPA /ˈkoːvʲəsˠ/).
What is the plural of ratio in Irish?
The plural of cóimheas is cóimheasa; with the article, na cóimheasa means “the ratios”. The genitive plural is cóimheas, as in liosta na gcóimheas (the list of ratios).
Does cóimheas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cóimheas can mean ratio or comparison, depending on context; the first is the most common. Cóimheas also has its own entry as a verb meaning to compare.
Why does cóimheas change to chóimheas or gcóimheas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cóimheas becomes mo chóimheas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóimheas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cóimheas and comhréir?
Cóimheas is a ratio such as 2:1, while comhréir means proportion, as in i gcomhréir le 'in proportion to'.
