HeyRuaHow to say “clearway” in Irish
- Irish:
- glanbhealach
- English:
- clearway
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLAN-val-ukh” /ˈɡlanˌvʲalˠəx/
- Plural:
- glanbhealaí (clearways)
- Genitive singular:
- glanbhealaigh, an ghlanbhealaigh (e.g. comharthaí an ghlanbhealaigh, the clearway signs)
- Genitive plural:
- glanbhealaí, na nglanbhealaí (e.g. líonra na nglanbhealaí, the network of clearways)
What does “glanbhealach” mean?
- clearway
- A road or stretch of road on which vehicles are not allowed to stop or park, so that traffic can flow freely.Also: no-stopping road, urban clearway.
“Glanbhealach” with the article
The plural of clearway in Irish is glanbhealaí. Here is glanbhealach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Glanbhealach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glanbhealach, the Irish word for clearway.
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Clearway in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for clearway?
The Irish for clearway is glanbhealach (pronounced “GLAN-val-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is glanbhealaí.
How do you pronounce glanbhealach in Irish?
Glanbhealach is said like “GLAN-val-ukh” (IPA /ˈɡlanˌvʲalˠəx/).
What is the plural of clearway in Irish?
The plural of glanbhealach is glanbhealaí; with the article, na glanbhealaí means “the clearways”. The genitive plural is glanbhealaí, as in líonra na nglanbhealaí (the network of clearways).
Why does glanbhealach change to ghlanbhealach or nglanbhealach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glanbhealach becomes mo ghlanbhealach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglanbhealach (eclipsis).
How is glanbhealach formed?
It combines glan (clear) with bealach (way), and the b is lenited in the compound, giving glanbhealach.
