HeyRuaHow to say “variable” in Irish
- Irish:
- athróg
- English:
- variable
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-roag” /ˈahɾˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- athróga (variables)
- Genitive singular:
- athróige, na hathróige (e.g. luach na hathróige, value of the variable)
- Genitive plural:
- athróg, na n-athróg (e.g. liosta na n-athróg, the list of variables)
What does “athróg” mean?
- variable
- In mathematics, science or computing, a quantity or symbol whose value can change.Also: variable quantity, unknown.
Other Irish words for variable: athraitheach (changeable)
“Athróg” with the article
The plural of variable in Irish is athróga. Here is athróg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Athróg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athróg, the Irish word for variable.
Other nouns in Irish
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Variable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for variable?
The Irish for variable is athróg (pronounced “AH-roag”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is athróga.
How do you pronounce athróg in Irish?
Athróg is said like “AH-roag” (IPA /ˈahɾˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of variable in Irish?
The plural of athróg is athróga; with the article, na hathróga means “the variables”. The genitive plural is athróg, as in liosta na n-athróg (the list of variables).
Why does athróg sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an athróg (the variable), a hathróg (her variable), a n-athróg (their variable), na hathróga (the variables).
What is the opposite of 'athróg' in maths?
A constant is 'tairiseach', while a variable is 'athróg'.
Is 'athróg' related to 'athrú'?
Yes, it comes from the verb 'athraigh' (change), so an 'athróg' is something that changes.
