HeyRuaHow to say “coding” in Irish
- Irish:
- códú
- English:
- coding
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- códaigh, to code (ag códú, coding)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-doo” /ˈkoːduː/
- Genitive singular:
- códaithe, an chódaithe (e.g. teanga códaithe, coding language)
What does “códú” mean?
- coding
- The act of putting something into code, such as writing computer code or encoding information; it is the verbal noun of the verb códaigh.Also: encoding, codification, programming.
“Códú” as a verbal noun
After ag, códú means coding: it is the verbal noun of the verb códaigh (to code). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Códú” with the article
Here is códú after the article (an t-alt).
“Códú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using códú, the Irish word for coding.
Other nouns in Irish
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Coding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for coding?
The Irish for coding is códú (pronounced “KOH-doo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce códú in Irish?
Códú is said like “KOH-doo” (IPA /ˈkoːduː/).
Does códú have a plural?
No plural form is given for códú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does códú change to chódú or gcódú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) códú becomes mo chódú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcódú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between códú and ríomhchlárú?
Códú means coding or encoding in general, from cód 'code', while ríomhchlárú is specifically computer programming. In everyday talk about computers both are used.
