HeyRuaHow to say “board” in Irish
- Irish:
- clár
- English:
- board, programme, agenda, register
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “klawr” /kl̪ˠaːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- cláir (boards)
- Genitive singular:
- cláir, an chláir (e.g. imeall an chláir, the edge of the board)
- Genitive plural:
- clár, na gclár (e.g. dath na gclár, the colour of the boards)
What does “clár” mean?
“Clár” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- board
- A flat piece of wood or other material, such as a plank, table top or board for a game.Also: plank, table top, lid, flat surface.
3 other meanings: programme or agenda or register
- 2programme
- A show broadcast on television or radio, or a computer program.Also: program, show, broadcast.
- 3agenda
- A planned list of items, events or policies, such as a schedule, agenda or political platform.Also: schedule, programme of events, platform.
- 4register
- A written list of names or items, such as a register, catalogue or table of contents.Also: list, catalogue, roll, table of contents.
Other Irish words for board: coimisiún (commission), coiste (committee), painéal (panel), lóisteáil (lodge)
“Clár” with the article
The plural of board in Irish is cláir. Here is clár after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clár” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clár, the Irish word for board.
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Board in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for board?
The Irish for board is clár (pronounced “klawr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cláir. Depending on context it can also mean programme or agenda or register.
How do you pronounce clár in Irish?
Clár is said like “klawr” (IPA /kl̪ˠaːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of board in Irish?
The plural of clár is cláir; with the article, na cláir means “the boards”. The genitive plural is clár, as in dath na gclár (the colour of the boards).
Does clár have more than one meaning?
Yes. Clár can mean board, programme, agenda or register, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does clár change to chlár or gclár?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clár becomes mo chlár (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclár (eclipsis).
Is 'clár' the usual word for a TV or radio programme?
Yes, 'clár' is the standard word: 'clár teilifíse' is a TV programme and 'clár raidió' a radio programme. In everyday speech the plural 'cláracha' is also widely heard for programmes.
How do 'clár' and 'bord' differ?
'Bord' is the usual word for a table or an official board (Bord Fáilte), while 'clár' is a flat board or plank, and also a programme, list or agenda.
