HeyRuaHow to say “input” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionchur
- English:
- input
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ionchuir, to input (ag ionchur, inputting)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-ukh-ur” /ˈʊnˠˌxʊɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ionchuir, an ionchuir (e.g. cineál an ionchuir, the type of input)
What does “ionchur” mean?
- input
- Something that is put into a process, system or machine, such as data, effort or resources.Also: contribution, data input, inflow.
“Ionchur” as a verbal noun
After ag, ionchur means inputting: it is the verbal noun of the verb ionchuir (to input). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
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+ionchurverbal noun
=ag ionchurinputting
“Ionchur” with the article
Here is ionchur after the article (an t-alt).
an t-ionchur
the input
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Ionchur” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionchur, the Irish word for input.
Bhí ionchur mór ag na daltaí sa tionscadal.
The pupils had a big input into the project.
Táimid ag lorg ionchuir ón bpobal.
We are looking for input from the community.
Ní raibh an t-ionchur ceart don ríomhaire.
The input was not right for the computer.
Is é méid an ionchuir a chinneann an toradh.
The amount of input determines the result.
Ba mhaith liom m'ionchur féin a thabhairt.
I would like to give my own input.
Tá botún san ionchur sonraí.
There is a mistake in the data input.
Gabhaimid buíochas leat as d'ionchur.
We thank you for your input.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Input in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for input?
The Irish for input is ionchur (pronounced “UN-ukh-ur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ionchur in Irish?
Ionchur is said like “UN-ukh-ur” (IPA /ˈʊnˠˌxʊɾˠ/).
Does ionchur have a plural?
No plural form is given for ionchur in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ionchur sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionchur (the input), a hionchur (her input), a n-ionchur (their input).
What is the opposite of 'ionchur'?
The opposite is 'aschur', output, as in 'ionchur agus aschur' (input and output).
