HeyRuaHow to say “zero” in Irish
- Irish:
- náid
- English:
- zero, nil
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “nawj” /n̪ˠɑːdʲ/
- Plural:
- náideanna (zeros)
- Genitive singular:
- náide, na náide (e.g. luach na náide, the value of zero)
- Genitive plural:
- náideanna, na náideanna (e.g. líon na náideanna, the number of zeros)
What does “náid” mean?
“Náid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- zero
- The number 0, or the figure that represents nothing.Also: nought, naught, nil, cipher.
1 other meaning: nil
- 2nil
- No score at all in a game or match.Also: zero, love, nothing.
Other Irish words for zero: nialas (zero)
“Náid” with the article
The plural of zero in Irish is náideanna. Here is náid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Náid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using náid, the Irish word for zero.
Other nouns in Irish
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Zero in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for zero?
The Irish for zero is náid (pronounced “nawj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is náideanna. Depending on context it can also mean nil.
How do you pronounce náid in Irish?
Náid is said like “nawj” (IPA /n̪ˠɑːdʲ/).
What is the plural of zero in Irish?
The plural of náid is náideanna; with the article, na náideanna means “the zeros”. The genitive plural is náideanna, as in líon na náideanna (the number of zeros).
Does náid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Náid can mean zero or nil, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'nothing' as opposed to the number zero?
Use 'dada' or 'faic' for nothing in general, e.g. 'Níl dada agam'; 'náid' is the number or score zero.
How is a nil score read out?
A score such as 3-0 is said 'a trí in aghaidh a náid' or simply 'trí náid'.
