HeyRuaHow to say “bypass” in Irish
- Irish:
- seachbhóthar
- English:
- bypass
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAKH-voh-hur” /ˈʃaxˌwoːhəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- seachbhóithre (bypasses)
- Genitive singular:
- seachbhóthair, an tseachbhóthair (e.g. tógáil an tseachbhóthair, construction of the bypass)
- Genitive plural:
- seachbhóithre, na seachbhóithre (e.g. tógáil na seachbhóithre, the construction of the bypasses)
What does “seachbhóthar” mean?
- bypass
- A road that goes around a town or village so that traffic does not have to pass through the centre.Also: bypass road, ring road, relief road.
“Seachbhóthar” with the article
The plural of bypass in Irish is seachbhóithre. Here is seachbhóthar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seachbhóthar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seachbhóthar, 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 seachbhóthar (pronounced “SHAKH-voh-hur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seachbhóithre.
How do you pronounce seachbhóthar in Irish?
Seachbhóthar is said like “SHAKH-voh-hur” (IPA /ˈʃaxˌwoːhəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of bypass in Irish?
The plural of seachbhóthar is seachbhóithre; with the article, na seachbhóithre means “the bypasses”. The genitive plural is seachbhóithre, as in tógáil na seachbhóithre (the construction of the bypasses).
Why does seachbhóthar change to sheachbhóthar?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheachbhóthar. After ár (our) it stays ár seachbhóthar, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'seachbhóthar' formed?
It combines the prefix 'seach-' (aside, past) with 'bóthar' (road), which is lenited after the prefix, so it means a road that passes by a place.
