HeyRuaHow to say “statistics” in Irish
- Irish:
- staidreamh
- English:
- statistics
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STAD-ruv” /ˈsˠt̪ˠadʲɾʲəw/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- staidrimh, an staidrimh (e.g. rannóg an staidrimh, the statistics section)
What does “staidreamh” mean?
“Staidreamh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- statistics
- The science of collecting, analysing and presenting numerical data.Also: statistical science, data analysis.
1 other meaning:
- 2statistics
- A collection of numerical facts or figures about a subject.Also: figures, data, stats.
“Staidreamh” with the article
Here is staidreamh after the article (an t-alt).
an staidreamh
the statistics
No change after an
“Staidreamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using staidreamh, the Irish word for statistics.
Tá staidreamh ar an ábhar is fearr liom.
Statistics is my favourite subject.
Foilsíonn an Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh figiúirí gach mí.
The Central Statistics Office publishes figures every month.
Léiríonn an staidreamh go bhfuil an daonra ag fás.
The statistics show that the population is growing.
Rinne sí céim i staidreamh san ollscoil.
She did a degree in statistics at university.
Is léachtóir staidrimh é m'uncail.
My uncle is a statistics lecturer.
Níl mórán eolais agam ar an staidreamh.
I don't know much about statistics.
Bíonn ríomhairí ag teastáil san obair staidrimh.
Computers are needed in statistical work.
Other nouns in Irish
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Statistics in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for statistics?
The Irish for statistics is staidreamh (pronounced “STAD-ruv”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce staidreamh in Irish?
Staidreamh is said like “STAD-ruv” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠadʲɾʲəw/).
Does staidreamh have a plural?
No plural form is given for staidreamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'a statistic' (a single figure) in Irish?
'Staidreamh' is used for statistics as a field or body of data; for a single figure you would usually say 'figiúr' or 'staitistic' in some sources.
