HeyRuaHow to say “back gate” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúlgheata
- English:
- back gate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-ya-tuh” /ˈkuːlˌjat̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- cúlgheataí (back gates)
- Genitive singular:
- cúlgheata, an chúlgheata (e.g. eochair an chúlgheata, the key of the back gate)
- Genitive plural:
- cúlgheataí, na gcúlgheataí (e.g. glais na gcúlgheataí, the locks of the back gates)
What does “cúlgheata” mean?
- back gate
- A gate at the back of a house, yard or property, as opposed to the main front gate.Also: rear gate, postern.
“Cúlgheata” with the article
The plural of back gate in Irish is cúlgheataí. Here is cúlgheata after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúlgheata” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúlgheata, the Irish word for back gate.
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Back gate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for back gate?
The Irish for back gate is cúlgheata (pronounced “KOOL-ya-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúlgheataí.
How do you pronounce cúlgheata in Irish?
Cúlgheata is said like “KOOL-ya-tuh” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌjat̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of back gate in Irish?
The plural of cúlgheata is cúlgheataí; with the article, na cúlgheataí means “the back gates”. The genitive plural is cúlgheataí, as in glais na gcúlgheataí (the locks of the back gates).
Why does cúlgheata change to chúlgheata or gcúlgheata?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúlgheata becomes mo chúlgheata (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúlgheata (eclipsis).
How is 'cúlgheata' formed?
It combines 'cúl' (back) with 'geata' (gate), and 'geata' is lenited after the prefix, unlike 'cúldoras' (back door), where d is not lenited after l.
