HeyRuaHow to say “byroad” in Irish
- Irish:
- fobhóthar
- English:
- byroad
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FUH-woh-hur” /ˈfˠɔwoːhəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- fobhóithre (byroads)
- Genitive singular:
- fobhóthar, an fhobhóthar (e.g. ag bun an fhobhóthar, at the end of the byroad)
- Genitive plural:
- fobhóithre, na bhfobhóithre (e.g. líonra na bhfobhóithre, the network of the byroads)
What does “fobhóthar” mean?
- byroad
- A minor road that branches off a main road, usually small and quiet.Also: side road, minor road, back road, byway.
Other Irish words for byroad: cúlbhóthar (back road)
“Fobhóthar” with the article
The plural of byroad in Irish is fobhóithre. Here is fobhóthar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fobhóthar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fobhóthar, the Irish word for byroad.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Byroad in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for byroad?
The Irish for byroad is fobhóthar (pronounced “FUH-woh-hur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fobhóithre.
How do you pronounce fobhóthar in Irish?
Fobhóthar is said like “FUH-woh-hur” (IPA /ˈfˠɔwoːhəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of byroad in Irish?
The plural of fobhóthar is fobhóithre; with the article, na fobhóithre means “the byroads”. The genitive plural is fobhóithre, as in líonra na bhfobhóithre (the network of the byroads).
Why does fobhóthar change to fhobhóthar or bhfobhóthar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fobhóthar becomes m'fhobhóthar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfobhóthar (eclipsis).
How is 'fobhóthar' different from 'bóithrín'?
'Fobhóthar' is a side or minor road off a main road, while 'bóithrín' is a small lane or boreen, often unpaved and leading to a farm or house.
