HeyRuaHow to say “springboard” in Irish
- Irish:
- lingchlár
- English:
- springboard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LING-khlawr” /ˈlʲiŋˌxlˠaːɾˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lingchláir (springboards)
- Genitive singular:
- lingchláir, an lingchláir (e.g. barr an lingchláir, the tip of the springboard)
- Genitive plural:
- lingchlár, na lingchlár (e.g. airde na lingchlár, the height of the springboards)
What does “lingchlár” mean?
- springboard
- A flexible board that a diver or gymnast jumps from to gain height.Also: diving board, jumping board.
“Lingchlár” with the article
The plural of springboard in Irish is lingchláir. Here is lingchlár after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lingchlár
the springboard
No change after an
na lingchláir
the springboards
Plural: no change after na
“Lingchlár” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lingchlár, the Irish word for springboard.
Sheas sí ar an lingchlár go neirbhíseach.
She stood nervously on the springboard.
Tá lingchlár nua sa linn snámha.
There is a new springboard in the swimming pool.
Léim sé den lingchlár isteach san uisce.
He jumped off the springboard into the water.
Bhí imeall an lingchláir fliuch sleamhain.
The edge of the springboard was wet and slippery.
Tá dhá lingchlár sa halla gleacaíochta.
There are two springboards in the gymnastics hall.
Briseadh an lingchlár i rith an chomórtais.
The springboard broke during the competition.
Ní maith liom na lingchláir arda in aon chor.
I don't like the high springboards at all.
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Springboard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for springboard?
The Irish for springboard is lingchlár (pronounced “LING-khlawr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lingchláir.
How do you pronounce lingchlár in Irish?
Lingchlár is said like “LING-khlawr” (IPA /ˈlʲiŋˌxlˠaːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of springboard in Irish?
The plural of lingchlár is lingchláir; with the article, na lingchláir means “the springboards”. The genitive plural is lingchlár, as in airde na lingchlár (the height of the springboards).
How is 'lingchlár' formed?
It combines 'ling' (spring, leap) with 'clár' (board), so 'lingchlár' literally means a leaping board.
