HeyRuaHow to say “back road” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúlbhóthar
- English:
- back road
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-voh-hur” /ˈkuːlˌwoːhəɾ/
- Plural:
- cúlbhóithre (back roads)
- Genitive singular:
- cúlbhóthair, an chúlbhóthair (e.g. ar thaobh an chúlbhóthair, at the side of the back road)
- Genitive plural:
- cúlbhóithre, na gcúlbhóithre (e.g. líonra na gcúlbhóithre, the network of the back roads)
What does “cúlbhóthar” mean?
- back road
- A minor road away from the main roads, often quiet and narrow.Also: byroad, side road, minor road, backroad.
“Cúlbhóthar” with the article
The plural of back road in Irish is cúlbhóithre. Here is cúlbhóthar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúlbhóthar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúlbhóthar, the Irish word for back road.
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Back road in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for back road?
The Irish for back road is cúlbhóthar (pronounced “KOOL-voh-hur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúlbhóithre.
How do you pronounce cúlbhóthar in Irish?
Cúlbhóthar is said like “KOOL-voh-hur” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌwoːhəɾ/).
What is the plural of back road in Irish?
The plural of cúlbhóthar is cúlbhóithre; with the article, na cúlbhóithre means “the back roads”. The genitive plural is cúlbhóithre, as in líonra na gcúlbhóithre (the network of the back roads).
Why does cúlbhóthar change to chúlbhóthar or gcúlbhóthar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúlbhóthar becomes mo chúlbhóthar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúlbhóthar (eclipsis).
How is 'cúlbhóthar' different from 'bóithrín'?
A 'cúlbhóthar' is any minor road off the main routes, while a 'bóithrín' is a small lane or boreen, often unpaved, leading to houses or fields.
