HeyRuaHow to say “bypass” in Irish
- Irish:
- seachbhealach
- English:
- bypass, byway
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAKH-val-ukh” /ˈʃaxˌvʲalˠəx/
- Plural:
- seachbhealaí (bypasses)
- Genitive singular:
- seachbhealaigh, an tseachbhealaigh (e.g. tógáil an tseachbhealaigh, the building of the bypass)
- Genitive plural:
- seachbhealaí, na seachbhealaí (e.g. tógáil na seachbhealaí, the building of the bypasses)
What does “seachbhealach” mean?
“Seachbhealach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bypass
- A road that goes around a town or village so that traffic does not have to pass through it.Also: ring road, relief road, detour road.
1 other meaning: byway
- 2byway
- A side road or path that leads off the main way.Also: side road, detour, bypath.
Other Irish words for bypass: seachbhóthar (bypass)
“Seachbhealach” with the article
The plural of bypass in Irish is seachbhealaí. Here is seachbhealach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seachbhealach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seachbhealach, the Irish word for bypass.
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Bypass in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bypass?
The Irish for bypass is seachbhealach (pronounced “SHAKH-val-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seachbhealaí. Depending on context it can also mean byway.
How do you pronounce seachbhealach in Irish?
Seachbhealach is said like “SHAKH-val-ukh” (IPA /ˈʃaxˌvʲalˠəx/).
What is the plural of bypass in Irish?
The plural of seachbhealach is seachbhealaí; with the article, na seachbhealaí means “the bypasses”. The genitive plural is seachbhealaí, as in tógáil na seachbhealaí (the building of the bypasses).
Does seachbhealach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Seachbhealach can mean bypass or byway, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does seachbhealach change to sheachbhealach?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheachbhealach. After ár (our) it stays ár seachbhealach, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'seachbhealach' formed?
It combines the prefix 'seach-' (aside, past) with 'bealach' (way), so it literally means a way that goes past, which is why it is used for a bypass.
