Causeway in Irish (Cabhsán): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for causeway?

The Irish for causeway is cabhsán (pronounced “KOW-sawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cabhsáin. Depending on context it can also mean driveway.

Q: What is the plural of causeway in Irish?

The plural of cabhsán is cabhsáin; with the article, na cabhsáin means “the causeways”. The genitive plural is cabhsán, as in tógáil na gcabhsán (the building of the causeways).

Q: Does cabhsán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cabhsán can mean causeway or driveway, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “causeway” in Irish

Irish:: cabhsán
English:: causeway, driveway
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “KOW-sawn” /ˈkəusˠaːnˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: cabhsáin (causeways)
Genitive singular:: cabhsáin, an chabhsáin (e.g. bun an chabhsáin, the end of the causeway)
Genitive plural:: cabhsán, na gcabhsán (e.g. tógáil na gcabhsán, the building of the causeways)

What does “cabhsán” mean?

“Cabhsán” 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 path.

1 other meaning: driveway

2driveway: A paved path or private road leading up to a house; also a paved walk or path.Also: drive, avenue, path, paved walk.

Other Irish words for causeway: cabhsa (causeway)

“Cabhsán” with the article

The plural of causeway in Irish is cabhsáin. Here is cabhsán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an cabhsán

the causeway

No change after an

na cabhsáin

the causeways

Plural: no change after na

“Cabhsán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cabhsán, the Irish word for causeway.

Tá carr páirceáilte ar an gcabhsán.

There's a car parked in the driveway.

Shiúlamar trasna an chabhsáin go dtí an t-oileán.

We walked across the causeway to the island.

Ghlan sé an sneachta den chabhsán ar maidin.

He cleared the snow off the driveway this morning.

Tá cabhsán fada suas go dtí an teach mór.

There's a long drive up to the big house.

Bíonn an cabhsán faoi uisce nuair a bhíonn an taoide istigh.

The causeway is under water when the tide is in.

Tá féar ag fás i mo chabhsán.

Grass is growing in my driveway.

Tógadh cabhsáin nua thar an bportach.

New causeways were built over the bog.

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Causeway in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for causeway?

The Irish for causeway is cabhsán (pronounced “KOW-sawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cabhsáin. Depending on context it can also mean driveway.

How do you pronounce cabhsán in Irish?

Cabhsán is said like “KOW-sawn” (IPA /ˈkəusˠaːnˠ/).

What is the plural of causeway in Irish?

The plural of cabhsán is cabhsáin; with the article, na cabhsáin means “the causeways”. The genitive plural is cabhsán, as in tógáil na gcabhsán (the building of the causeways).

Does cabhsán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cabhsán can mean causeway or driveway, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does cabhsán change to chabhsán or gcabhsán?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cabhsán becomes mo chabhsán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcabhsán (eclipsis).

Is 'cabhsán' the same as 'cosán'?

No. A 'cosán' is a footpath, while a 'cabhsán' is a causeway or a driveway leading to a house.

Causeway in Irish (Cabhsán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage