HeyRuaHow to say “checkpoint” in Irish
- Irish:
- seicphointe
- English:
- checkpoint
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEK-fwin-tyeh” /ˈʃɛcˌfˠwiːnʲtʲə/
- Plural:
- seicphointí (checkpoints)
- Genitive singular:
- seicphointe, an tseicphointe (e.g. in aice an tseicphointe, near the checkpoint)
- Genitive plural:
- seicphointí, na seicphointí (e.g. líon na seicphointí, the number of checkpoints)
What does “seicphointe” mean?
- checkpoint
- A place, usually on a road or at a border, where people or vehicles are stopped and checked by police, soldiers or officials.Also: roadblock, border checkpoint, control point.
“Seicphointe” with the article
The plural of checkpoint in Irish is seicphointí. Here is seicphointe after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Seicphointe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seicphointe, the Irish word for checkpoint.
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Checkpoint in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for checkpoint?
The Irish for checkpoint is seicphointe (pronounced “SHEK-fwin-tyeh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is seicphointí.
How do you pronounce seicphointe in Irish?
Seicphointe is said like “SHEK-fwin-tyeh” (IPA /ˈʃɛcˌfˠwiːnʲtʲə/).
What is the plural of checkpoint in Irish?
The plural of seicphointe is seicphointí; with the article, na seicphointí means “the checkpoints”. The genitive plural is seicphointí, as in líon na seicphointí (the number of checkpoints).
Why does seicphointe change to sheicphointe?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheicphointe. After ár (our) it stays ár seicphointe, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is seicphointe the only word for checkpoint?
It is the standard term, but you may also hear 'pointe seiceála' or 'bacainn bhóthair' for a roadblock.
