HeyRuaHow to say “back street” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúlsráid
- English:
- back street
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-srawj” /ˈkuːlˌsˠɾˠaːdʲ/
- Plural:
- cúlsráideanna (back streets)
- Genitive singular:
- cúlsráide, na cúlsráide (e.g. ag bun na cúlsráide, at the end of the back street)
- Genitive plural:
- cúlsráideanna, na gcúlsráideanna (e.g. siopaí na gcúlsráideanna, the shops of the back streets)
What does “cúlsráid” mean?
- back street
- A small, quiet street away from the main streets of a town.Also: bystreet, side street, backstreet, alley.
Other Irish words for back street: taobhshráid (side street)
“Cúlsráid” with the article
The plural of back street in Irish is cúlsráideanna. Here is cúlsráid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúlsráid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúlsráid, the Irish word for back street.
Other nouns in Irish
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Back street in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for back street?
The Irish for back street is cúlsráid (pronounced “KOOL-srawj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cúlsráideanna.
How do you pronounce cúlsráid in Irish?
Cúlsráid is said like “KOOL-srawj” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌsˠɾˠaːdʲ/).
What is the plural of back street in Irish?
The plural of cúlsráid is cúlsráideanna; with the article, na cúlsráideanna means “the back streets”. The genitive plural is cúlsráideanna, as in siopaí na gcúlsráideanna (the shops of the back streets).
Why does cúlsráid change to chúlsráid or gcúlsráid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúlsráid becomes mo chúlsráid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúlsráid (eclipsis).
How is 'cúlsráid' different from 'lána'?
A 'cúlsráid' is a minor street behind or off the main streets, while a 'lána' is a narrow lane or path, often in the countryside.
