HeyRuaHow to say “ballast” in Irish
- Irish:
- ballasta
- English:
- ballast
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAL-uh-stuh” /ˈbˠal̪ˠəsˠt̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ballasta, an bhallasta (e.g. meáchan an bhallasta, the weight of the ballast)
What does “ballasta” mean?
- ballast
- Heavy material such as stones or sand carried low in a ship to keep it steady, or crushed stone laid under a railway track or road.Also: ship ballast, railway ballast, ballast stone.
“Ballasta” with the article
Here is ballasta after the article (an t-alt).
an ballasta
the ballast
No change after an
“Ballasta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ballasta, the Irish word for ballast.
Bhí ballasta sa bhád chun í a choinneáil socair.
There was ballast in the boat to keep it steady.
Caitheadh an ballasta thar bord sa stoirm.
The ballast was thrown overboard in the storm.
Bhí an long ag seoladh i mballasta.
The ship was sailing in ballast.
Ní raibh go leor ballasta sa long.
There wasn't enough ballast in the ship.
Úsáideadh clocha mar bhallasta fadó.
Stones were used as ballast long ago.
Leag siad ballasta faoin iarnród nua.
They laid ballast under the new railway.
Bhog an ballasta agus luigh an bád ar a taobh.
The ballast shifted and the boat heeled over.
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Ballast in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ballast?
The Irish for ballast is ballasta (pronounced “BAL-uh-stuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ballasta in Irish?
Ballasta is said like “BAL-uh-stuh” (IPA /ˈbˠal̪ˠəsˠt̪ˠə/).
Does ballasta have a plural?
No plural form is given for ballasta in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ballasta change to bhallasta or mballasta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ballasta becomes mo bhallasta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mballasta (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ballasta' and 'lasta'?
'Ballasta' is weight carried only for stability, while 'lasta' is the cargo or load a ship carries for trade.
