Dashboard in Irish (Éadanchlár): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for dashboard?

The Irish for dashboard is éadanchlár (pronounced “AY-dun-khlawr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is éadanchláir. Depending on context it can also mean front panel.

Q: What is the plural of dashboard in Irish?

The plural of éadanchlár is éadanchláir; with the article, na héadanchláir means “the dashboards”. The genitive plural is éadanchlár, as in dearadh na n-éadanchlár (the design of the dashboards).

Q: Does éadanchlár have more than one meaning?

Yes. Éadanchlár can mean dashboard or front panel, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “dashboard” in Irish

Irish:: éadanchlár
English:: dashboard, front panel
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “AY-dun-khlawr” /ˈeːd̪ˠənˌxl̪ˠɑːɾˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: éadanchláir (dashboards)
Genitive singular:: éadanchláir, an éadanchláir (e.g. soilse an éadanchláir, the dashboard lights)
Genitive plural:: éadanchlár, na n-éadanchlár (e.g. dearadh na n-éadanchlár, the design of the dashboards)

What does “éadanchlár” mean?

“Éadanchlár” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

dashboard: The panel facing the driver in a car or other vehicle, holding the instruments and controls.Also: instrument panel, fascia, dash.

1 other meaning: front panel

2front panel: A board or panel on the front of a machine or device, carrying its controls or displays.Also: control panel, fascia board.

“Éadanchlár” with the article

The plural of dashboard in Irish is éadanchláir. Here is éadanchlár after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-éadanchlár

the dashboard

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na héadanchláir

the dashboards

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Éadanchlár” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using éadanchlár, the Irish word for dashboard.

Tá solas dearg ar lasadh ar an éadanchlár.

There's a red light on on the dashboard.

D'fhág mé mo spéaclaí ar an éadanchlár.

I left my glasses on the dashboard.

Tá an t-éadanchlár sa charr nua an-simplí.

The dashboard in the new car is very simple.

Bhí deannach ar fud an éadanchláir.

There was dust all over the dashboard.

Féach ar an luasmhéadar ar an éadanchlár.

Look at the speedometer on the dashboard.

Bíonn éadanchláir dhigiteacha i go leor carranna anois.

Lots of cars have digital dashboards now.

Chuir sé an léarscáil isteach san éadanchlár.

He put the map into the dashboard.

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Dashboard in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for dashboard?

The Irish for dashboard is éadanchlár (pronounced “AY-dun-khlawr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is éadanchláir. Depending on context it can also mean front panel.

How do you pronounce éadanchlár in Irish?

Éadanchlár is said like “AY-dun-khlawr” (IPA /ˈeːd̪ˠənˌxl̪ˠɑːɾˠ/).

What is the plural of dashboard in Irish?

The plural of éadanchlár is éadanchláir; with the article, na héadanchláir means “the dashboards”. The genitive plural is éadanchlár, as in dearadh na n-éadanchlár (the design of the dashboards).

Does éadanchlár have more than one meaning?

Yes. Éadanchlár can mean dashboard or front panel, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does éadanchlár sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-éadanchlár (the dashboard), a héadanchlár (her dashboard), a n-éadanchlár (their dashboard), na héadanchláir (the dashboards).

How is 'éadanchlár' formed?

It combines 'éadan' (front, forehead) and 'clár' (board), so 'éadanchlár' is literally a front board, the panel facing you.

Dashboard in Irish (Éadanchlár): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage