HeyRuaHow to say “subset” in Irish
- Irish:
- fo-thacar
- English:
- subset
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-hak-ur” /ˈfˠɔˌhakəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- fo-thacair (subsets)
- Genitive singular:
- fo-thacair, an fho-thacair (e.g. eilimintí an fho-thacair, elements of the subset)
- Genitive plural:
- fo-thacar, na bhfo-thacar (e.g. líon na bhfo-thacar, the number of subsets)
What does “fo-thacar” mean?
- subset
- In mathematics, a set whose members all belong to another, larger set.Also: sub-set, set inclusion.
“Fo-thacar” with the article
The plural of subset in Irish is fo-thacair. Here is fo-thacar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fo-thacar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fo-thacar, the Irish word for subset.
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Subset in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for subset?
The Irish for subset is fo-thacar (pronounced “FUH-hak-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fo-thacair.
How do you pronounce fo-thacar in Irish?
Fo-thacar is said like “FUH-hak-ur” (IPA /ˈfˠɔˌhakəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of subset in Irish?
The plural of fo-thacar is fo-thacair; with the article, na fo-thacair means “the subsets”. The genitive plural is fo-thacar, as in líon na bhfo-thacar (the number of subsets).
Why does fo-thacar change to fho-thacar or bhfo-thacar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fo-thacar becomes m'fho-thacar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfo-thacar (eclipsis).
How does 'fo-thacar' relate to 'tacar'?
'Tacar' means a set in mathematics, and the prefix 'fo-' (sub-) gives 'fo-thacar', a subset.
