HeyRuaHow to say “computer” in Irish
- Irish:
- ríomhaire
- English:
- computer, counter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “REE-vur-uh” /ˈɾˠiːvˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- ríomhairí (computers)
- Genitive singular:
- ríomhaire, an ríomhaire (e.g. scáileán an ríomhaire, the computer screen)
- Genitive plural:
- ríomhairí, na ríomhairí (e.g. úsáid na ríomhairí, the use of the computers)
What does “ríomhaire” mean?
“Ríomhaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- computer
- An electronic machine that stores and processes information and runs programs.Also: pc, laptop.
1 other meaning: counter
- 2counter
- A person or device that counts or calculates; a reckoner or calculator (older sense).Also: calculator, reckoner, enumerator.
“Ríomhaire” with the article
The plural of computer in Irish is ríomhairí. Here is ríomhaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ríomhaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ríomhaire, the Irish word for computer.
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Computer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for computer?
The Irish for computer is ríomhaire (pronounced “REE-vur-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ríomhairí. Depending on context it can also mean counter.
How do you pronounce ríomhaire in Irish?
Ríomhaire is said like “REE-vur-uh” (IPA /ˈɾˠiːvˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of computer in Irish?
The plural of ríomhaire is ríomhairí; with the article, na ríomhairí means “the computers”. The genitive plural is ríomhairí, as in úsáid na ríomhairí (the use of the computers).
Does ríomhaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ríomhaire can mean computer or counter, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'ríomhaire' and 'áireamhán'?
'Ríomhaire' is a computer, while a pocket calculator is usually 'áireamhán'.
Where does the word 'ríomhaire' come from?
It comes from the verb 'ríomh' (to count, calculate) plus the agent suffix '-aire', so it literally means 'calculator'.
