HeyRuaHow to say “backyard” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúlchlós
- English:
- backyard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-khlohs” /ˈkuːlˌxlˠoːsˠ/
- Plural:
- cúlchlóis (backyards)
- Genitive singular:
- cúlchlóis, an chúlchlóis (e.g. geata an chúlchlóis, the gate of the backyard)
- Genitive plural:
- cúlchlós, na gcúlchlós (e.g. ballaí na gcúlchlós, the walls of the backyards)
What does “cúlchlós” mean?
- backyard
- An enclosed yard or courtyard at the back of a house or building.Also: back yard, rear courtyard, yard.
“Cúlchlós” with the article
The plural of backyard in Irish is cúlchlóis. Here is cúlchlós after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúlchlós” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúlchlós, the Irish word for backyard.
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Backyard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for backyard?
The Irish for backyard is cúlchlós (pronounced “KOOL-khlohs”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúlchlóis.
How do you pronounce cúlchlós in Irish?
Cúlchlós is said like “KOOL-khlohs” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌxlˠoːsˠ/).
What is the plural of backyard in Irish?
The plural of cúlchlós is cúlchlóis; with the article, na cúlchlóis means “the backyards”. The genitive plural is cúlchlós, as in ballaí na gcúlchlós (the walls of the backyards).
Why does cúlchlós change to chúlchlós or gcúlchlós?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúlchlós becomes mo chúlchlós (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúlchlós (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cúlchlós' and 'cúlgairdín'?
A 'cúlchlós' is a paved or enclosed yard behind a building, while a 'cúlgairdín' is a back garden with grass or plants.
