HeyRuaHow to say “collision” in Irish
- Irish:
- imbhualadh
- English:
- collision, exchange of blows
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-voo-uh-loo” /ˈɪmʲˌvuəlˠə/
- Plural:
- imbhuailtí (collisions)
- Genitive singular:
- imbhuailte, an imbhuailte (e.g. láthair an imbhuailte, the scene of the collision)
- Genitive plural:
- imbhuailtí, na n-imbhuailtí (e.g. líon na n-imbhuailtí, the number of collisions)
What does “imbhualadh” mean?
“Imbhualadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- collision
- A crash or impact when two things strike each other, as in vehicles or particles.Also: crash, impact.
1 other meaning: exchange of blows
- 2exchange of blows
- A clash in which people strike at each other; a fight.Also: clash, fight.
“Imbhualadh” with the article
The plural of collision in Irish is imbhuailtí. Here is imbhualadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Imbhualadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using imbhualadh, the Irish word for collision.
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Collision in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for collision?
The Irish for collision is imbhualadh (pronounced “IM-voo-uh-loo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is imbhuailtí. Depending on context it can also mean exchange of blows.
How do you pronounce imbhualadh in Irish?
Imbhualadh is said like “IM-voo-uh-loo” (IPA /ˈɪmʲˌvuəlˠə/).
What is the plural of collision in Irish?
The plural of imbhualadh is imbhuailtí; with the article, na himbhuailtí means “the collisions”. The genitive plural is imbhuailtí, as in líon na n-imbhuailtí (the number of collisions).
Does imbhualadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Imbhualadh can mean collision or exchange of blows, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does imbhualadh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-imbhualadh (the collision), a himbhualadh (her collision), a n-imbhualadh (their collision), na himbhuailtí (the collisions).
What is the difference between imbhualadh and timpiste?
Timpiste is any accident, while imbhualadh is specifically a collision where things strike each other.
