HeyRuaHow to say “vulgar fraction” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthchodán
- English:
- vulgar fraction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-khud-awn” /ˈɡnˠɑːˌxɑdˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- gnáthchodáin (vulgar fractions)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthchodáin, an ghnáthchodáin (e.g. uimhreoir an ghnáthchodáin, numerator of the vulgar fraction)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthchodán, na ngnáthchodán (e.g. suimiú na ngnáthchodán, the addition of the vulgar fractions)
What does “gnáthchodán” mean?
- vulgar fraction
- In maths, a fraction written with one number above a line and another below it, such as three quarters, as opposed to a decimal fraction.Also: common fraction, simple fraction, fraction.
“Gnáthchodán” with the article
The plural of vulgar fraction in Irish is gnáthchodáin. Here is gnáthchodán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthchodán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthchodán, the Irish word for vulgar fraction.
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Vulgar fraction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vulgar fraction?
The Irish for vulgar fraction is gnáthchodán (pronounced “GNAW-khud-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnáthchodáin.
How do you pronounce gnáthchodán in Irish?
Gnáthchodán is said like “GNAW-khud-awn” (IPA /ˈɡnˠɑːˌxɑdˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of vulgar fraction in Irish?
The plural of gnáthchodán is gnáthchodáin; with the article, na gnáthchodáin means “the vulgar fractions”. The genitive plural is gnáthchodán, as in suimiú na ngnáthchodán (the addition of the vulgar fractions).
Why does gnáthchodán change to ghnáthchodán or ngnáthchodán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthchodán becomes mo ghnáthchodán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthchodán (eclipsis).
How is 'gnáthchodán' different from 'codán deachúlach'?
A 'gnáthchodán' is written as one number over another, like ½, while a 'codán deachúlach' is written with a decimal point, like 0.5.
