HeyRuaHow to say “sideboard” in Irish
- Irish:
- cornchlár
- English:
- sideboard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KORN-khlawr” /ˈkɔːɾˠn̪ˠˌxl̪ˠɑːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- cornchláir (sideboards)
- Genitive singular:
- cornchláir, an chornchláir (e.g. barr an chornchláir, top of the sideboard)
- Genitive plural:
- cornchlár, na gcornchlár (e.g. tarraiceáin na gcornchlár, the drawers of the sideboards)
What does “cornchlár” mean?
- sideboard
- A piece of dining-room furniture with drawers and cupboards, used for storing dishes and serving food.Also: buffet, dresser, credenza.
“Cornchlár” with the article
The plural of sideboard in Irish is cornchláir. Here is cornchlár after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cornchlár” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cornchlár, the Irish word for sideboard.
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Sideboard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sideboard?
The Irish for sideboard is cornchlár (pronounced “KORN-khlawr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cornchláir.
How do you pronounce cornchlár in Irish?
Cornchlár is said like “KORN-khlawr” (IPA /ˈkɔːɾˠn̪ˠˌxl̪ˠɑːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of sideboard in Irish?
The plural of cornchlár is cornchláir; with the article, na cornchláir means “the sideboards”. The genitive plural is cornchlár, as in tarraiceáin na gcornchlár (the drawers of the sideboards).
Why does cornchlár change to chornchlár or gcornchlár?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cornchlár becomes mo chornchlár (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcornchlár (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cornchlár and drisiúr?
A cornchlár is a dining-room sideboard, while a drisiúr is a dresser, typically a kitchen dresser with open shelves for displaying delft.
