HeyRuaHow to say “programming” in Irish
- Irish:
- cláreagrú
- English:
- programming
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAWR-ag-roo” /ˈklˠaːɾˠaɡɾˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cláreagraithe, an chláreagraithe (e.g. teanga cláreagraithe, programming language)
What does “cláreagrú” mean?
- programming
- The act or work of planning and arranging programmes, for example for radio or television, or of writing computer programs.Also: programme scheduling, computer programming, coding.
“Cláreagrú” with the article
Here is cláreagrú after the article (an t-alt).
an cláreagrú
the programming
No change after an
“Cláreagrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cláreagrú, the Irish word for programming.
Tá suim mhór aici sa chláreagrú.
She has a great interest in programming.
Is é an cláreagrú a phríomhobair sa stáisiún.
Programming is his main job at the station.
D'fhoghlaim mé cláreagrú ar scoil.
I learned programming at school.
Tá cúrsa cláreagraithe ar siúl san ollscoil.
There is a programming course running in the university.
Is maith liom cláreagrú i bPython.
I like programming in Python.
Bíonn an cláreagrú deacair ar dtús.
Programming is hard at first.
Tá foireann cláreagraithe nua ag an gcomhlacht.
The company has a new programming team.
Other nouns in Irish
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Programming in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for programming?
The Irish for programming is cláreagrú (pronounced “KLAWR-ag-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cláreagrú in Irish?
Cláreagrú is said like “KLAWR-ag-roo” (IPA /ˈklˠaːɾˠaɡɾˠuː/).
Does cláreagrú have a plural?
No plural form is given for cláreagrú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cláreagrú change to chláreagrú or gcláreagrú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cláreagrú becomes mo chláreagrú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcláreagrú (eclipsis).
Is cláreagrú the usual word for computer programming?
For computers, ríomhchlárú is very common; cláreagrú is also used, especially for arranging broadcast programmes.
