HeyRuaHow to say “balustrade” in Irish
- Irish:
- balastráid
- English:
- balustrade
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAL-uh-straw-id” /ˈbˠalˠəsˠt̪ˠɾˠaːdʲ/
- Plural:
- balastráidí (balustrades)
- Genitive singular:
- balastráide, na balastráide (e.g. barr na balastráide, the top of the balustrade)
- Genitive plural:
- balastráidí, na mbalastráidí (e.g. dearadh na mbalastráidí, the design of the balustrades)
What does “balastráid” mean?
- balustrade
- A row of small posts or pillars topped by a rail, along the edge of a balcony, bridge or staircase.Also: railing, banister, handrail.
“Balastráid” with the article
The plural of balustrade in Irish is balastráidí. Here is balastráid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Balastráid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using balastráid, the Irish word for balustrade.
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Balustrade in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for balustrade?
The Irish for balustrade is balastráid (pronounced “BAL-uh-straw-id”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is balastráidí.
How do you pronounce balastráid in Irish?
Balastráid is said like “BAL-uh-straw-id” (IPA /ˈbˠalˠəsˠt̪ˠɾˠaːdʲ/).
What is the plural of balustrade in Irish?
The plural of balastráid is balastráidí; with the article, na balastráidí means “the balustrades”. The genitive plural is balastráidí, as in dearadh na mbalastráidí (the design of the balustrades).
Why does balastráid change to bhalastráid or mbalastráid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) balastráid becomes mo bhalastráid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbalastráid (eclipsis).
What is the difference between balastráid and ráille?
Balastráid is a whole balustrade with posts and rail, often decorative, while ráille is simply a rail or railing.
