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Statistic in Irish (Staitistic): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘staitistic’ also means: statistics

The Irish for statistic is staitistic, a feminine noun (plural staitisticí).
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How to say “statistic” in Irish

Irish:
staitistic
English:
statistic, statistics
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:
“sta-TISH-tik”  /ˈst̪ˠatʲɪʃtʲɪc/
Various forms
Plural:
staitisticí (statistics)
Genitive singular:
staitistice, na staitistice (e.g. bailiú na staitistice, the collection of the statistic)
Genitive plural:
staitisticí, na staitisticí (e.g. foilsiú na staitisticí, the publication of the statistics)

What does “staitistic” mean?

“Staitistic” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

statistic
A single number or fact based on collected data, such as a figure showing how many people do something.Also: figure, data point, stat.
1 other meaning: statistics
2statistics
The science of collecting and analysing numerical data, usually in the plural or genitive.Also: stats, statistical science.

“Staitistic” with the article

The plural of statistic in Irish is staitisticí. Here is staitistic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an staitistic
the statistic
No change after an
na staitisticí
the statistics
Plural: no change after na

“Staitistic” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using staitistic, the Irish word for statistic.

Is saineolaí í ar chúrsaí staitistice.
She's an expert on statistics.
Foilsíodh na staitisticí nua inniu.
The new statistics were published today.
Is staitistic an-suntasach í sin.
That is a very striking statistic.
Tá staitisticí na dífhostaíochta ag dul i bhfeabhas.
The unemployment statistics are improving.
Rinne mé staidéar ar staitistic san ollscoil.
I studied statistics at university.
Ní chreidim an staitistic a luaigh sé.
I don't believe the statistic he mentioned.
Tá léachtóir staitistice nua sa roinn.
There is a new statistics lecturer in the department.

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Statistic in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for statistic?

The Irish for statistic is staitistic (pronounced “sta-TISH-tik”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is staitisticí. Depending on context it can also mean statistics.

How do you pronounce staitistic in Irish?

Staitistic is said like “sta-TISH-tik” (IPA /ˈst̪ˠatʲɪʃtʲɪc/).

What is the plural of statistic in Irish?

The plural of staitistic is staitisticí; with the article, na staitisticí means “the statistics”. The genitive plural is staitisticí, as in foilsiú na staitisticí (the publication of the statistics).

Does staitistic have more than one meaning?

Yes. Staitistic can mean statistic or statistics, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between staitistic and staidreamh?

Staidreamh is the standard term for the discipline of statistics (Príomh-Oifig Staidrimh), while staitistic is often used for an individual statistic or figure, and the plural staitisticí for sets of figures.

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