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Flashcard in Irish (Luaschárta): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for flashcard is luaschárta, a masculine noun (plural luaschártaí).
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How to say “flashcard” in Irish

Irish:
luaschárta
English:
flashcard
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“LOO-uhs-khawr-tuh”  /ˈl̪ˠuəsˌxaːɾˠt̪ˠə/
Various forms
Plural:
luaschártaí (flashcards)
Genitive singular:
luaschárta, an luaschárta (e.g. cúl an luaschárta, the back of the flashcard)
Genitive plural:
luaschártaí, na luaschártaí (e.g. paca luaschártaí, a pack of flashcards)

What does “luaschárta” mean?

flashcard
A small card with a word, picture or fact on it, used for quick learning and memorising.Also: flash card, study card, revision card.

“Luaschárta” with the article

The plural of flashcard in Irish is luaschártaí. Here is luaschárta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an luaschárta
the flashcard
No change after an
na luaschártaí
the flashcards
Plural: no change after na

“Luaschárta” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using luaschárta, the Irish word for flashcard.

Rinne mé luaschárta do gach focal nua.
I made a flashcard for every new word.
Thaispeáin an múinteoir an luaschárta don rang.
The teacher showed the flashcard to the class.
Úsáidim luaschártaí chun stór focal a fhoghlaim.
I use flashcards to learn vocabulary.
Scríobh an freagra ar chúl an luaschárta.
Write the answer on the back of the flashcard.
Chaill mé mo luaschártaí ar an mbus.
I lost my flashcards on the bus.
Tá pictiúr de mhadra ar an luaschárta seo.
There is a picture of a dog on this flashcard.
Tá aip luaschártaí ar m'fhón agam.
I have a flashcard app on my phone.

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Flashcard in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for flashcard?

The Irish for flashcard is luaschárta (pronounced “LOO-uhs-khawr-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is luaschártaí.

How do you pronounce luaschárta in Irish?

Luaschárta is said like “LOO-uhs-khawr-tuh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠuəsˌxaːɾˠt̪ˠə/).

What is the plural of flashcard in Irish?

The plural of luaschárta is luaschártaí; with the article, na luaschártaí means “the flashcards”. The genitive plural is luaschártaí, as in paca luaschártaí (a pack of flashcards).

How is 'luaschárta' formed?

It combines 'luas' (speed) with 'cárta' (card), so the 'c' is lenited after the first element: luaschárta.

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