HeyRuaHow to say “roster” in Irish
- Irish:
- uainchlár
- English:
- roster
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OON-khlawr” /ˈuənʲˌxlˠɑːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- uainchláir (rosters)
- Genitive singular:
- uainchláir, an uainchláir (e.g. leagan amach an uainchláir, the layout of the roster)
- Genitive plural:
- uainchlár, na n-uainchlár (e.g. ag ullmhú uainchlár, preparing rosters)
What does “uainchlár” mean?
- roster
- A list showing whose turn it is to do a job or duty and when.Also: rota, duty roster, schedule of turns.
“Uainchlár” with the article
The plural of roster in Irish is uainchláir. Here is uainchlár after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uainchlár” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uainchlár, the Irish word for roster.
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Roster in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for roster?
The Irish for roster is uainchlár (pronounced “OON-khlawr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uainchláir.
How do you pronounce uainchlár in Irish?
Uainchlár is said like “OON-khlawr” (IPA /ˈuənʲˌxlˠɑːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of roster in Irish?
The plural of uainchlár is uainchláir; with the article, na huainchláir means “the rosters”. The genitive plural is uainchlár, as in ag ullmhú uainchlár (preparing rosters).
Why does uainchlár sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uainchlár (the roster), a huainchlár (her roster), a n-uainchlár (their roster), na huainchláir (the rosters).
How is 'uainchlár' formed?
It combines 'uain' (turn, time) with 'clár' (list, board), so it is literally a list of turns.
How do I say 'take turns' in Irish?
Use 'déan sealaíocht' or 'déan ar do sheal'; 'uainchlár' is the written rota itself.
