HeyRuaHow to say “causeway” in Irish
- Irish:
- cabhsa
- English:
- causeway, path
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOW-suh” /ˈkaus̪ə/
- Plural:
- cabhsaí (causeways)
- Genitive singular:
- cabhsa, an chabhsa (e.g. ceann an chabhsa, the end of the causeway)
- Genitive plural:
- cabhsaí, na gcabhsaí (e.g. tógáil na gcabhsaí, the building of the causeways)
What does “cabhsa” mean?
“Cabhsa” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- causeway
- A raised road or path across wet ground, a marsh or shallow water.Also: raised road, embankment road.
1 other meaning: path
- 2path
- A narrow paved or beaten path or lane, such as one leading to a house.Also: lane, pathway, footpath.
Other Irish words for causeway: cabhsán (causeway)
“Cabhsa” with the article
The plural of causeway in Irish is cabhsaí. Here is cabhsa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cabhsa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cabhsa, the Irish word for causeway.
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Causeway in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for causeway?
The Irish for causeway is cabhsa (pronounced “KOW-suh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cabhsaí. Depending on context it can also mean path.
How do you pronounce cabhsa in Irish?
Cabhsa is said like “KOW-suh” (IPA /ˈkaus̪ə/).
What is the plural of causeway in Irish?
The plural of cabhsa is cabhsaí; with the article, na cabhsaí means “the causeways”. The genitive plural is cabhsaí, as in tógáil na gcabhsaí (the building of the causeways).
Does cabhsa have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cabhsa can mean causeway or path, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cabhsa change to chabhsa or gcabhsa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cabhsa becomes mo chabhsa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcabhsa (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cabhsa' and 'cosán'?
'Cosán' is the general word for a footpath or track, while 'cabhsa' is especially a causeway or a raised or paved path, such as the path up to a house.
What is the Giant's Causeway in Irish?
It is 'Clochán an Aifir' in Irish, though 'Cabhsa an Fhathaigh' is also heard as a literal translation.
