HeyRuaHow to say “asphalt” in Irish
- Irish:
- asfalt
- English:
- asphalt
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-falt” /ˈasˠfˠalˠtˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- asfailt, an asfailt (e.g. leagan an asfailt, the laying of the asphalt)
What does “asfalt” mean?
- asphalt
- A black, sticky substance mixed with gravel and used to surface roads and paths.Also: tarmac, bitumen, road surface.
“Asfalt” with the article
Here is asfalt after the article (an t-alt).
an t-asfalt
the asphalt
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Asfalt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using asfalt, the Irish word for asphalt.
Tá an t-asfalt te inniu faoin ngrian.
The asphalt is hot today in the sun.
Leag siad asfalt nua ar an mbóthar.
They laid new asphalt on the road.
Bhí boladh an asfailt láidir ar an tsráid.
The smell of the asphalt was strong on the street.
Thit an buachaill ar an asfalt agus ghortaigh sé a ghlúin.
The boy fell on the asphalt and hurt his knee.
Tá poill san asfalt os comhair an tí.
There are holes in the asphalt in front of the house.
Is as asfalt a dhéantar an chuid is mó de na bóithre.
Most roads are made of asphalt.
Cuireadh ciseal tiubh asfailt ar an gcarrchlós.
A thick layer of asphalt was put on the car park.
Other nouns in Irish
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Asphalt in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for asphalt?
The Irish for asphalt is asfalt (pronounced “AS-falt”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce asfalt in Irish?
Asfalt is said like “AS-falt” (IPA /ˈasˠfˠalˠtˠ/).
Does asfalt have a plural?
No plural form is given for asfalt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does asfalt sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-asfalt (the asphalt), a hasfalt (her asphalt), a n-asfalt (their asphalt).
Is 'tarra' the same as 'asfalt'?
Not quite: 'tarra' is tar, while 'asfalt' is the asphalt mixture used to surface roads, though people often use them loosely for the same thing.
