HeyRuaHow to say “keystroke” in Irish
- Irish:
- eochairbhuille
- English:
- keystroke
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OKH-ir-vwil-uh” /ˈɔxəɾʲˌwɪlʲə/
- Plural:
- eochairbhuillí (keystrokes)
- Genitive singular:
- eochairbhuille, an eochairbhuille (e.g. fad an eochairbhuille, the length of the keystroke)
- Genitive plural:
- eochairbhuillí, na n-eochairbhuillí (e.g. líon na n-eochairbhuillí, the number of keystrokes)
What does “eochairbhuille” mean?
- keystroke
- A single press of a key on a keyboard, such as on a computer or typewriter.Also: key press, keypress, key stroke.
“Eochairbhuille” with the article
The plural of keystroke in Irish is eochairbhuillí. Here is eochairbhuille after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eochairbhuille” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eochairbhuille, the Irish word for keystroke.
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Keystroke in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for keystroke?
The Irish for keystroke is eochairbhuille (pronounced “OKH-ir-vwil-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eochairbhuillí.
How do you pronounce eochairbhuille in Irish?
Eochairbhuille is said like “OKH-ir-vwil-uh” (IPA /ˈɔxəɾʲˌwɪlʲə/).
What is the plural of keystroke in Irish?
The plural of eochairbhuille is eochairbhuillí; with the article, na heochairbhuillí means “the keystrokes”. The genitive plural is eochairbhuillí, as in líon na n-eochairbhuillí (the number of keystrokes).
Why does eochairbhuille sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eochairbhuille (the keystroke), a heochairbhuille (her keystroke), a n-eochairbhuille (their keystroke), na heochairbhuillí (the keystrokes).
How is 'eochairbhuille' formed?
It combines 'eochair' (key) and 'buille' (stroke, blow), with lenition of the second element, giving 'eochairbhuille'.
