HeyRuaHow to say “blind spot” in Irish
- Irish:
- caochspota
- English:
- blind spot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KEEKH-spuh-tuh” /ˈkiːxˌspˠɔt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- caochspotaí (blind spots)
- Genitive singular:
- caochspota, an chaochspota (e.g. fadhb an chaochspota, the problem of the blind spot)
- Genitive plural:
- caochspotaí, na gcaochspotaí (e.g. líon na gcaochspotaí, the number of blind spots)
What does “caochspota” mean?
- blind spot
- An area that you cannot see, for example when driving, or a point on the retina that is insensitive to light.Also: blindspot.
“Caochspota” with the article
The plural of blind spot in Irish is caochspotaí. Here is caochspota after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Caochspota” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caochspota, the Irish word for blind spot.
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Blind spot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for blind spot?
The Irish for blind spot is caochspota (pronounced “KEEKH-spuh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is caochspotaí.
How do you pronounce caochspota in Irish?
Caochspota is said like “KEEKH-spuh-tuh” (IPA /ˈkiːxˌspˠɔt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of blind spot in Irish?
The plural of caochspota is caochspotaí; with the article, na caochspotaí means “the blind spots”. The genitive plural is caochspotaí, as in líon na gcaochspotaí (the number of blind spots).
Why does caochspota change to chaochspota or gcaochspota?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caochspota becomes mo chaochspota (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaochspota (eclipsis).
What does 'caoch' mean in caochspota?
'Caoch' means blind or blinking, so 'caochspota' is literally a blind spot, like 'caochshráid' for a blind alley.
