HeyRuaHow to say “cavity wall” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuasbhalla
- English:
- cavity wall
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOS-wal-uh” /ˈkuəsˌwalˠə/
- Plural:
- cuasbhallaí (cavity walls)
- Genitive singular:
- cuasbhalla, an chuasbhalla (e.g. insliú an chuasbhalla, insulation of the cavity wall)
- Genitive plural:
- cuasbhallaí, na gcuasbhallaí (e.g. tógáil na gcuasbhallaí, the building of the cavity walls)
What does “cuasbhalla” mean?
- cavity wall
- A wall built of two layers with a narrow air space between them, used in buildings for insulation and to keep out damp.Also: double wall, hollow wall.
“Cuasbhalla” with the article
The plural of cavity wall in Irish is cuasbhallaí. Here is cuasbhalla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuasbhalla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuasbhalla, the Irish word for cavity wall.
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Cavity wall in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cavity wall?
The Irish for cavity wall is cuasbhalla (pronounced “KOOS-wal-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cuasbhallaí.
How do you pronounce cuasbhalla in Irish?
Cuasbhalla is said like “KOOS-wal-uh” (IPA /ˈkuəsˌwalˠə/).
What is the plural of cavity wall in Irish?
The plural of cuasbhalla is cuasbhallaí; with the article, na cuasbhallaí means “the cavity walls”. The genitive plural is cuasbhallaí, as in tógáil na gcuasbhallaí (the building of the cavity walls).
Why does cuasbhalla change to chuasbhalla or gcuasbhalla?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuasbhalla becomes mo chuasbhalla (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuasbhalla (eclipsis).
How is 'cuasbhalla' formed?
It combines 'cuas' (cavity, hollow) with 'balla' (wall), and the 'b' is lenited in the compound, giving 'cuasbhalla'.
