HeyRuaHow to say “coast” in Irish
- Irish:
- imeallbhord
- English:
- coast, border
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-uhl-vord” /ˈɪmʲəlˠwoːɾˠd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- imeallbhoird (coasts)
- Genitive singular:
- imeallbhoird, an imeallbhoird (e.g. bailte an imeallbhoird, the towns of the coast)
- Genitive plural:
- imeallbhord, na n-imeallbhord (e.g. léarscáil na n-imeallbhord, the map of the coasts)
What does “imeallbhord” mean?
“Imeallbhord” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- coast
- The land along the edge of the sea; the seaboard or coastline of a country.Also: seaboard, coastline, shore.
1 other meaning: border
- 2border
- An outer edge or margin of something, such as a page or piece of material.Also: margin, edge.
Other Irish words for coast: cósta (coast)
“Imeallbhord” with the article
The plural of coast in Irish is imeallbhoird. Here is imeallbhord after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Imeallbhord” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using imeallbhord, the Irish word for coast.
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Coast in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for coast?
The Irish for coast is imeallbhord (pronounced “IM-uhl-vord”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is imeallbhoird. Depending on context it can also mean border.
How do you pronounce imeallbhord in Irish?
Imeallbhord is said like “IM-uhl-vord” (IPA /ˈɪmʲəlˠwoːɾˠd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of coast in Irish?
The plural of imeallbhord is imeallbhoird; with the article, na himeallbhoird means “the coasts”. The genitive plural is imeallbhord, as in léarscáil na n-imeallbhord (the map of the coasts).
Does imeallbhord have more than one meaning?
Yes. Imeallbhord can mean coast or border, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does imeallbhord sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-imeallbhord (the coast), a himeallbhord (her coast), a n-imeallbhord (their coast), na himeallbhoird (the coasts).
What is the difference between 'imeallbhord' and 'cósta'?
Both mean coast; 'cósta' is more common in everyday speech, while 'imeallbhord' is more formal and used in official terms like 'Garda an Imeallbhoird'.
