HeyRuaHow to say “application” in Irish
- Irish:
- feidhmchlár
- English:
- application
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FINE-khlawr” /ˈfʲəimʲˌxlˠɑːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- feidhmchláir (applications)
- Genitive singular:
- feidhmchláir, an fheidhmchláir (e.g. leagan nua an fheidhmchláir, the new version of the application)
- Genitive plural:
- feidhmchlár, na bhfeidhmchlár (e.g. forbairt na bhfeidhmchlár, the development of the applications)
What does “feidhmchlár” mean?
- application
- A computer program designed to carry out a particular task for the user, such as a word processor or a phone app.Also: app, application program, software program, computer program.
Other Irish words for application: iarratas (application), aip (app)
“Feidhmchlár” with the article
The plural of application in Irish is feidhmchláir. Here is feidhmchlár after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feidhmchlár” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feidhmchlár, the Irish word for application.
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Application in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for application?
The Irish for application is feidhmchlár (pronounced “FINE-khlawr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is feidhmchláir.
How do you pronounce feidhmchlár in Irish?
Feidhmchlár is said like “FINE-khlawr” (IPA /ˈfʲəimʲˌxlˠɑːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of application in Irish?
The plural of feidhmchlár is feidhmchláir; with the article, na feidhmchláir means “the applications”. The genitive plural is feidhmchlár, as in forbairt na bhfeidhmchlár (the development of the applications).
Why does feidhmchlár change to fheidhmchlár or bhfeidhmchlár?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feidhmchlár becomes m'fheidhmchlár (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeidhmchlár (eclipsis).
Can 'feidhmchlár' mean a job application?
No, 'feidhmchlár' is only a computer application or app. A job application is 'iarratas' (iarratas ar phost).
What is the difference between 'feidhmchlár' and 'ríomhchlár'?
'Ríomhchlár' is any computer program, while 'feidhmchlár' is specifically an application program that a user runs to do a task.
