HeyRuaHow to say “timetable” in Irish
- Irish:
- amchlár
- English:
- timetable
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OWM-khlawr” /ˈəumˌxlˠɑːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- amchláir (timetables)
- Genitive singular:
- amchláir, an amchláir (e.g. leagan amach an amchláir, the layout of the timetable)
- Genitive plural:
- amchlár, na n-amchlár (e.g. leagan amach na n-amchlár, the layout of the timetables)
What does “amchlár” mean?
- timetable
- A table showing the times when things happen, such as classes at school or the departures of buses and trains.Also: schedule, time table.
Other Irish words for timetable: tráthchlár (timetable)
“Amchlár” with the article
The plural of timetable in Irish is amchláir. Here is amchlár after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Amchlár” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using amchlár, the Irish word for timetable.
Other nouns in Irish
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Timetable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for timetable?
The Irish for timetable is amchlár (pronounced “OWM-khlawr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is amchláir.
How do you pronounce amchlár in Irish?
Amchlár is said like “OWM-khlawr” (IPA /ˈəumˌxlˠɑːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of timetable in Irish?
The plural of amchlár is amchláir; with the article, na hamchláir means “the timetables”. The genitive plural is amchlár, as in leagan amach na n-amchlár (the layout of the timetables).
Why does amchlár sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-amchlár (the timetable), a hamchlár (her timetable), a n-amchlár (their timetable), na hamchláir (the timetables).
How is 'amchlár' formed?
It combines 'am' (time) and 'clár' (board, list or programme), so it literally means a time list.
Should I write 'mo amchlár' or 'm'amchlár'?
The Caighdeán prefers 'm'amchlár' with elision before a vowel, though 'mo amchlár' is also seen in speech and informal writing.
