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Menu in Irish (Roghchlár): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for menu is roghchlár, a masculine noun (plural roghchláir).
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How to say “menu” in Irish

Irish:
roghchlár
English:
menu
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“ROW-khlawr”  /ˈɾˠəuxlˠɑːɾˠ/
Various forms
Plural:
roghchláir (menus)
Genitive singular:
roghchláir, an roghchláir (e.g. barra an roghchláir, the menu bar)
Genitive plural:
roghchlár, na roghchlár (e.g. roghanna na roghchlár, the menu options)

What does “roghchlár” mean?

“Roghchlár” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

menu
A list of options to choose from, especially on a computer screen or in a software program.Also: computer menu, drop-down menu, options list.
1 other meaning:
2menu
A list of dishes available in a restaurant (biachlár is the more usual word for this).Also: food menu, bill of fare.

Other Irish words for menu: biachlár (menu)

“Roghchlár” with the article

The plural of menu in Irish is roghchláir. Here is roghchlár after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an roghchlár
the menu
No change after an
na roghchláir
the menus
Plural: no change after na

“Roghchlár” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using roghchlár, the Irish word for menu.

Oscail an roghchlár agus roghnaigh 'Sábháil'.
Open the menu and choose 'Save'.
Tá an rogha sin sa roghchlár thuas.
That option is in the menu at the top.
Cliceáil ar bharra an roghchláir.
Click on the menu bar.
Tá na roghchláir ar fáil i nGaeilge anois.
The menus are now available in Irish.
Ní féidir liom an roghchlár a fháil.
I can't find the menu.
Tá roghchlár nua ag an bhfón seo.
This phone has a new menu.
Brúigh an cnaipe le roghchlár a thaispeáint.
Press the button to show a menu.

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Menu in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for menu?

The Irish for menu is roghchlár (pronounced “ROW-khlawr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is roghchláir.

How do you pronounce roghchlár in Irish?

Roghchlár is said like “ROW-khlawr” (IPA /ˈɾˠəuxlˠɑːɾˠ/).

What is the plural of menu in Irish?

The plural of roghchlár is roghchláir; with the article, na roghchláir means “the menus”. The genitive plural is roghchlár, as in roghanna na roghchlár (the menu options).

Is roghchlár the word for a restaurant menu?

In a restaurant the usual word is biachlár; roghchlár is mainly used for menus in computers and other devices.

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