HeyRuaHow to say “keypad” in Irish
- Irish:
- eochaircheap
- English:
- keypad
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OKH-ir-khap” /ˈɔxəɾʲˌxʲap/
- Plural:
- eochaircheapa (keypads)
- Genitive singular:
- eochairchip, an eochairchip (e.g. cnaipí an eochairchip, the buttons of the keypad)
- Genitive plural:
- eochaircheap, na n-eochaircheap (e.g. dearadh na n-eochaircheap, the design of the keypads)
What does “eochaircheap” mean?
- keypad
- A small panel of buttons with numbers or letters, used to enter a code or dial a number.Also: keyboard pad, number pad.
“Eochaircheap” with the article
The plural of keypad in Irish is eochaircheapa. Here is eochaircheap after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eochaircheap” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eochaircheap, the Irish word for keypad.
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Keypad in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for keypad?
The Irish for keypad is eochaircheap (pronounced “OKH-ir-khap”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eochaircheapa.
How do you pronounce eochaircheap in Irish?
Eochaircheap is said like “OKH-ir-khap” (IPA /ˈɔxəɾʲˌxʲap/).
What is the plural of keypad in Irish?
The plural of eochaircheap is eochaircheapa; with the article, na heochaircheapa means “the keypads”. The genitive plural is eochaircheap, as in dearadh na n-eochaircheap (the design of the keypads).
Why does eochaircheap sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eochaircheap (the keypad), a heochaircheap (her keypad), a n-eochaircheap (their keypad), na heochaircheapa (the keypads).
What is the difference between 'eochaircheap' and 'méarchlár'?
'Eochaircheap' is a small keypad, such as on a phone or door lock, while 'méarchlár' is a full keyboard, as on a computer.
