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Computer programming in Irish (Ríomhchlárúchán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for computer programming is ríomhchlárúchán, a masculine noun.
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How to say “computer programming” in Irish

Irish:
ríomhchlárúchán
English:
computer programming
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“REEV-khlaw-roo-khawn”  /ˈɾʲiːvˌxlˠaːɾˠuːxaːnˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
ríomhchlárúcháin, an ríomhchlárúcháin (e.g. cúrsa ríomhchlárúcháin, computer programming course)

What does “ríomhchlárúchán” mean?

computer programming
The work or activity of writing programs for computers.Also: programming, coding, software development.

“Ríomhchlárúchán” with the article

Here is ríomhchlárúchán after the article (an t-alt).

an ríomhchlárúchán
the computer programming
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“Ríomhchlárúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ríomhchlárúchán, the Irish word for computer programming.

Tá suim mhór agam sa ríomhchlárúchán.
I'm very interested in computer programming.
Is post maith é ríomhchlárúchán.
Programming is a good job.
Rinne sí cúrsa ríomhchlárúcháin an samhradh seo caite.
She did a programming course last summer.
Foghlaimíonn na páistí ríomhchlárúchán ar scoil anois.
The children learn programming at school now.
Tá an ríomhchlárúchán deacair ar dtús.
Programming is hard at first.
Oibríonn mo dheartháir i ríomhchlárúchán.
My brother works in programming.
Theastaigh scileanna ríomhchlárúcháin ón gcomhlacht.
The company needed programming skills.

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Computer programming in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for computer programming?

The Irish for computer programming is ríomhchlárúchán (pronounced “REEV-khlaw-roo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce ríomhchlárúchán in Irish?

Ríomhchlárúchán is said like “REEV-khlaw-roo-khawn” (IPA /ˈɾʲiːvˌxlˠaːɾˠuːxaːnˠ/).

Does ríomhchlárúchán have a plural?

No plural form is given for ríomhchlárúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

What is the difference between ríomhchlárúchán and ríomhchlár?

Ríomhchlár is a computer program, while ríomhchlárúchán is the activity of programming. A programmer is a ríomhchláraitheoir.

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