HeyRuaHow to say “feature programme” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnéchlár
- English:
- feature programme
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAY-khlawr” /ˈɟnʲeːˌxlˠɑːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- gnéchláir (feature programmes)
- Genitive singular:
- gnéchláir, an ghnéchláir (e.g. láithreoir an ghnéchláir, the presenter of the feature programme)
- Genitive plural:
- gnéchlár, na ngnéchlár (e.g. sraith na ngnéchlár, the series of feature programmes)
What does “gnéchlár” mean?
- feature programme
- A radio or television programme that looks in depth at a particular subject, rather than a news bulletin or drama.Also: feature, documentary feature, radio feature.
“Gnéchlár” with the article
The plural of feature programme in Irish is gnéchláir. Here is gnéchlár after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnéchlár” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnéchlár, the Irish word for feature programme.
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Feature programme in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for feature programme?
The Irish for feature programme is gnéchlár (pronounced “GNAY-khlawr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnéchláir.
How do you pronounce gnéchlár in Irish?
Gnéchlár is said like “GNAY-khlawr” (IPA /ˈɟnʲeːˌxlˠɑːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of feature programme in Irish?
The plural of gnéchlár is gnéchláir; with the article, na gnéchláir means “the feature programmes”. The genitive plural is gnéchlár, as in sraith na ngnéchlár (the series of feature programmes).
Why does gnéchlár change to ghnéchlár or ngnéchlár?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnéchlár becomes mo ghnéchlár (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnéchlár (eclipsis).
How is 'gnéchlár' different from 'clár faisnéise'?
A 'clár faisnéise' is a documentary, while a 'gnéchlár' is a feature programme exploring a theme, often on radio; the two overlap in use.
