HeyRuaHow to say “branch line” in Irish
- Irish:
- craobhlíne
- English:
- branch line
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRWEEV-lee-nyuh” /ˈkɾˠiːvˠˌlʲiːnʲə/
- Plural:
- craobhlínte (branch lines)
- Genitive singular:
- craobhlíne, na craobhlíne (e.g. dúnadh na craobhlíne, the closure of the branch line)
- Genitive plural:
- craobhlínte, na gcraobhlínte (e.g. líonra na gcraobhlínte, the network of the branch lines)
What does “craobhlíne” mean?
- branch line
- A secondary railway line that branches off a main line to serve a smaller town or area.Also: railway branch, spur line, branch railway.
“Craobhlíne” with the article
The plural of branch line in Irish is craobhlínte. Here is craobhlíne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Craobhlíne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using craobhlíne, the Irish word for branch line.
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Branch line in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for branch line?
The Irish for branch line is craobhlíne (pronounced “KRWEEV-lee-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is craobhlínte.
How do you pronounce craobhlíne in Irish?
Craobhlíne is said like “KRWEEV-lee-nyuh” (IPA /ˈkɾˠiːvˠˌlʲiːnʲə/).
What is the plural of branch line in Irish?
The plural of craobhlíne is craobhlínte; with the article, na craobhlínte means “the branch lines”. The genitive plural is craobhlínte, as in líonra na gcraobhlínte (the network of the branch lines).
Why does craobhlíne change to chraobhlíne or gcraobhlíne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) craobhlíne becomes mo chraobhlíne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcraobhlíne (eclipsis).
How is 'craobhlíne' formed?
It combines 'craobh' (branch) and 'líne' (line), giving 'branch line', the opposite of 'príomhlíne' (main line).
