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Interface in Irish (Comhéadan): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for interface is comhéadan, a masculine noun (plural comhéadain).
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How to say “interface” in Irish

Irish:
comhéadan
English:
interface
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“KOH-ay-dun”  /ˈkoːeːd̪ˠən̪ˠ/
Various forms
Plural:
comhéadain (interfaces)
Genitive singular:
comhéadain, an chomhéadain (e.g. dearadh an chomhéadain, design of the interface)
Genitive plural:
comhéadan, na gcomhéadan (e.g. forbairt na gcomhéadan, the development of the interfaces)

What does “comhéadan” mean?

interface
A point or system where two things meet and interact, especially the way a user or device connects with a computer.Also: user interface, computer interface.

“Comhéadan” with the article

The plural of interface in Irish is comhéadain. Here is comhéadan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an comhéadan
the interface
No change after an
na comhéadain
the interfaces
Plural: no change after na

“Comhéadan” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using comhéadan, the Irish word for interface.

Tá comhéadan nua ar an aip seo.
This app has a new interface.
Is maith liom an comhéadan simplí sin.
I like that simple interface.
Tá leagan Gaeilge den chomhéadan ar fáil anois.
An Irish version of the interface is available now.
D'athraigh siad dath an chomhéadain arís.
They changed the colour of the interface again.
Tá na comhéadain sin an-éasca le húsáid.
Those interfaces are very easy to use.
Roghnaigh Gaeilge i socruithe an chomhéadain.
Choose Irish in the interface settings.
Tá fadhb bheag sa chomhéadan fós.
There is still a small problem in the interface.

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Interface in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for interface?

The Irish for interface is comhéadan (pronounced “KOH-ay-dun”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is comhéadain.

How do you pronounce comhéadan in Irish?

Comhéadan is said like “KOH-ay-dun” (IPA /ˈkoːeːd̪ˠən̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of interface in Irish?

The plural of comhéadan is comhéadain; with the article, na comhéadain means “the interfaces”. The genitive plural is comhéadan, as in forbairt na gcomhéadan (the development of the interfaces).

Why does comhéadan change to chomhéadan or gcomhéadan?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhéadan becomes mo chomhéadan (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhéadan (eclipsis).

How do I say 'user interface' in Irish?

Use 'comhéadan úsáideora', for example when choosing the Irish-language 'comhéadan' on a phone or computer.

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