HeyRuaHow to say “switchboard” in Irish
- Irish:
- lasc-chlár
- English:
- switchboard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LASK-khlawr” /ˈl̪ˠasˠkˌxl̪ˠɑːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- lasc-chláir (switchboards)
- Genitive singular:
- lasc-chláir, an lasc-chláir (e.g. oibreoir an lasc-chláir, the switchboard operator)
- Genitive plural:
- lasc-chlár, na lasc-chlár (e.g. suiteáil na lasc-chlár, the installation of the switchboards)
What does “lasc-chlár” mean?
- switchboard
- A board or panel of switches used to connect telephone calls or control electrical circuits.Also: switch panel, control panel, telephone exchange board.
“Lasc-chlár” with the article
The plural of switchboard in Irish is lasc-chláir. Here is lasc-chlár after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lasc-chlár” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lasc-chlár, the Irish word for switchboard.
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Switchboard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for switchboard?
The Irish for switchboard is lasc-chlár (pronounced “LASK-khlawr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lasc-chláir.
How do you pronounce lasc-chlár in Irish?
Lasc-chlár is said like “LASK-khlawr” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠasˠkˌxl̪ˠɑːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of switchboard in Irish?
The plural of lasc-chlár is lasc-chláir; with the article, na lasc-chláir means “the switchboards”. The genitive plural is lasc-chlár, as in suiteáil na lasc-chlár (the installation of the switchboards).
What does 'lasc' mean on its own?
'Lasc' means a switch (and also a lash or whip), so 'lasc-chlár' is literally a 'switch board', with 'clár' meaning board.
