Menu in Irish (Biachlár): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for menu?

The Irish for menu is biachlár (pronounced “BEE-uh-khlawr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is biachláir. Depending on context it can also mean menu (computing).

Q: What is the plural of menu in Irish?

The plural of biachlár is biachláir; with the article, na biachláir means “the menus”. The genitive plural is biachlár, as in dearadh na mbiachlár (the design of the menus).

Q: Does biachlár have more than one meaning?

Yes. Biachlár can mean menu or menu (computing), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “menu” in Irish

Irish:: biachlár
English:: menu, menu (computing)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “BEE-uh-khlawr” /ˈbʲiəxlˠɑːɾˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: biachláir (menus)
Genitive singular:: biachláir, an bhiachláir (e.g. barr an bhiachláir, the top of the menu)
Genitive plural:: biachlár, na mbiachlár (e.g. dearadh na mbiachlár, the design of the menus)

What does “biachlár” mean?

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

menu: A list of the dishes available in a restaurant or for a meal.Also: bill of fare, food menu.

1 other meaning: menu (computing)

2menu (computing): A list of options shown on a computer screen from which the user chooses.Also: menu, computer menu, drop-down menu.

“Biachlár” with the article

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

an biachlár

the menu

No change after an

na biachláir

the menus

Plural: no change after na

“Biachlár” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

An bhféadfainn an biachlár a fheiceáil, le do thoil?

Could I see the menu, please?

Tá biachlár nua sa bhialann sin.

That restaurant has a new menu.

Níl aon iasc ar an mbiachlár inniu.

There's no fish on the menu today.

Bhí na praghsanna ar an mbiachlár ró-ard dúinn.

The prices on the menu were too high for us.

Chuir an freastalaí na biachláir ar an mbord.

The waiter put the menus on the table.

Roghnaigh an rogha sin sa bhiachlár ar an scáileán.

Choose that option in the menu on the screen.

Is aoibhinn liom gach rud ar bhiachlár na leanaí.

I love everything on the children's menu.

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Phrases with “biachlár”

An biachlár, le do thoilthe menu please

Menu in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for menu?

The Irish for menu is biachlár (pronounced “BEE-uh-khlawr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is biachláir. Depending on context it can also mean menu (computing).

How do you pronounce biachlár in Irish?

Biachlár is said like “BEE-uh-khlawr” (IPA /ˈbʲiəxlˠɑːɾˠ/).

What is the plural of menu in Irish?

The plural of biachlár is biachláir; with the article, na biachláir means “the menus”. The genitive plural is biachlár, as in dearadh na mbiachlár (the design of the menus).

Does biachlár have more than one meaning?

Yes. Biachlár can mean menu or menu (computing), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does biachlár change to bhiachlár or mbiachlár?

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

Is 'biachlár' the word for a computer menu too?

It is used, but in computing 'roghchlár' is the more common term for a menu of options.

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