HeyRuaHow to say “barcode” in Irish
- Irish:
- barrachód
- English:
- barcode
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAR-uh-khoad” /ˈbˠaɾˠəxoːdˠ/
- Plural:
- barrachóid (barcodes)
- Genitive singular:
- barrachóid, an bharrachóid (e.g. cód an bharrachóid, the barcode's code)
- Genitive plural:
- barrachód, na mbarrachód (e.g. léitheoir barrachód, barcode reader)
What does “barrachód” mean?
- barcode
- A pattern of printed lines and numbers on a product that a scanner reads to identify it.Also: bar code, product code, upc.
“Barrachód” with the article
The plural of barcode in Irish is barrachóid. Here is barrachód after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Barrachód” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using barrachód, the Irish word for barcode.
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Barcode in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for barcode?
The Irish for barcode is barrachód (pronounced “BAR-uh-khoad”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is barrachóid.
How do you pronounce barrachód in Irish?
Barrachód is said like “BAR-uh-khoad” (IPA /ˈbˠaɾˠəxoːdˠ/).
What is the plural of barcode in Irish?
The plural of barrachód is barrachóid; with the article, na barrachóid means “the barcodes”. The genitive plural is barrachód, as in léitheoir barrachód (barcode reader).
Why does barrachód change to bharrachód or mbarrachód?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) barrachód becomes mo bharrachód (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbarrachód (eclipsis).
Is 'barrachód' the same as 'cód QR'?
No. 'Barrachód' is the classic striped barcode, while a square QR code is usually called 'cód QR'.
