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

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

Irish:
ríomhchlárú
English:
computer programming
Word type:
noun (verbal noun)
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“REEV-khlaw-roo”  /ˈrʲiːvˌxlɑːɾˠuː/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
ríomhchláraithe, an ríomhchláraithe (e.g. cúrsa ríomhchláraithe, a programming course)

What does “ríomhchlárú” mean?

computer programming
The work or skill of writing programs for computers; it is the verbal noun of the verb ríomhchláraigh.Also: programming, coding, software development.

“Ríomhchlárú” with the article

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

an ríomhchlárú
the computer programming
No change after an

“Ríomhchlárú” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Is breá liom ríomhchlárú.
I love programming.
Tá sé ag foghlaim ríomhchláraithe ar scoil.
He is learning programming at school.
Rinne mé cúrsa ríomhchláraithe anuraidh.
I did a programming course last year.
Tá an ríomhchlárú deacair ar dtús.
Programming is difficult at first.
Oibríonn mo dheirfiúr i ríomhchlárú.
My sister works in programming.
Tá post ríomhchláraithe aige i mBaile Átha Cliath.
He has a programming job in Dublin.
Múineann sí teangacha ríomhchláraithe do dhaltaí.
She teaches programming languages to pupils.

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Computer programming in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for computer programming?

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

How do you pronounce ríomhchlárú in Irish?

Ríomhchlárú is said like “REEV-khlaw-roo” (IPA /ˈrʲiːvˌxlɑːɾˠuː/).

Does ríomhchlárú have a plural?

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

What is the difference between ríomhchlárú and ríomhchlár?

Ríomhchlár is a computer program, while ríomhchlárú is the activity of writing programs. A programmer is ríomhchláraitheoir.

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