HeyRuaHow to say “console” in Irish
- Irish:
- consól
- English:
- console, games console, console bracket
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUN-sohl” /ˈkɔnˠsˠoːlˠ/
- Plural:
- consóil (consoles)
- Genitive singular:
- consóil, an chonsóil (e.g. scáileán an chonsóil, the screen of the console)
- Genitive plural:
- consól, na gconsól (e.g. scáileáin na gconsól, the screens of the consoles)
What does “consól” mean?
“Consól” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- console
- A panel or unit with controls for operating a machine, computer or other equipment.Also: control panel, control desk.
2 other meanings: games console or console bracket
- 2games console
- An electronic device connected to a screen for playing video games.Also: game console, video game console.
- 3console bracket
- In architecture, an ornamental bracket that supports a shelf, cornice or similar structure.Also: console, bracket, corbel.
“Consól” with the article
The plural of console in Irish is consóil. Here is consól after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Consól” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using consól, the Irish word for console.
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Console in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for console?
The Irish for console is consól (pronounced “KUN-sohl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is consóil. Depending on context it can also mean games console or console bracket.
How do you pronounce consól in Irish?
Consól is said like “KUN-sohl” (IPA /ˈkɔnˠsˠoːlˠ/).
What is the plural of console in Irish?
The plural of consól is consóil; with the article, na consóil means “the consoles”. The genitive plural is consól, as in scáileáin na gconsól (the screens of the consoles).
Does consól have more than one meaning?
Yes. Consól can mean console, games console or console bracket, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does consól change to chonsól or gconsól?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) consól becomes mo chonsól (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gconsól (eclipsis).
How do I say 'games console' in Irish?
Use 'consól cluichí', literally 'console of games'.
