HeyRuaHow to say “boundary line” in Irish
- Irish:
- críochlíne
- English:
- boundary line
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KREEKH-lee-nyeh” /ˈkʲɾʲiːxˌlʲiːnʲə/
- Plural:
- críochlínte (boundary lines)
- Genitive singular:
- críochlíne, na críochlíne (e.g. taobh na críochlíne, side of the boundary line)
- Genitive plural:
- críochlínte, na gcríochlínte (e.g. léarscáil na gcríochlínte, map of the boundary lines)
What does “críochlíne” mean?
- boundary line
- A line that marks the limit or boundary of an area, such as between two countries or properties.Also: border line, frontier line, boundary.
“Críochlíne” with the article
The plural of boundary line in Irish is críochlínte. Here is críochlíne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Críochlíne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using críochlíne, the Irish word for boundary line.
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Boundary line in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for boundary line?
The Irish for boundary line is críochlíne (pronounced “KREEKH-lee-nyeh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is críochlínte.
How do you pronounce críochlíne in Irish?
Críochlíne is said like “KREEKH-lee-nyeh” (IPA /ˈkʲɾʲiːxˌlʲiːnʲə/).
What is the plural of boundary line in Irish?
The plural of críochlíne is críochlínte; with the article, na críochlínte means “the boundary lines”. The genitive plural is críochlínte, as in léarscáil na gcríochlínte (map of the boundary lines).
Why does críochlíne change to chríochlíne or gcríochlíne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) críochlíne becomes mo chríochlíne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcríochlíne (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'críochlíne' and 'teorainn'?
'Teorainn' is the everyday word for a border or limit, while 'críochlíne' refers more specifically to the line itself that marks a boundary, often in technical or formal use.
