HeyRuaHow to say “theorem” in Irish
- Irish:
- teoirim
- English:
- theorem
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYOR-im” /tʲoːɾʲəmʲ/
- Plural:
- teoirimí (theorems)
- Genitive singular:
- teoirime, na teoirime (e.g. cruthúnas na teoirime, proof of the theorem)
- Genitive plural:
- teoirimí, na dteoirimí (e.g. cruthúnais na dteoirimí, the proofs of the theorems)
What does “teoirim” mean?
- theorem
- A statement in mathematics or logic that can be proved from accepted principles.Also: mathematical theorem, proposition.
“Teoirim” with the article
The plural of theorem in Irish is teoirimí. Here is teoirim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teoirim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teoirim, the Irish word for theorem.
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Theorem in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for theorem?
The Irish for theorem is teoirim (pronounced “TYOR-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is teoirimí.
How do you pronounce teoirim in Irish?
Teoirim is said like “TYOR-im” (IPA /tʲoːɾʲəmʲ/).
What is the plural of theorem in Irish?
The plural of teoirim is teoirimí; with the article, na teoirimí means “the theorems”. The genitive plural is teoirimí, as in cruthúnais na dteoirimí (the proofs of the theorems).
Why does teoirim change to theoirim or dteoirim?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teoirim becomes mo theoirim (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteoirim (eclipsis).
What is the difference between teoirim and teoiric?
Teoirim is a proven mathematical theorem, while teoiric is a theory, an idea or system of ideas meant to explain something.
