HeyRuaHow to say “crossroads” in Irish
- Irish:
- crosbhealach
- English:
- crossroads, crossroads (decisive point)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KROS-val-ukh” /ˈkɾˠɔsˌvʲalˠəx/
- Plural:
- crosbhealaí (crossroads)
- Genitive singular:
- crosbhealaigh, an chrosbhealaigh (e.g. lár an chrosbhealaigh, the middle of the crossroads)
- Genitive plural:
- crosbhealaí, na gcrosbhealaí (e.g. comharthaí na gcrosbhealaí, the signs at the crossroads)
What does “crosbhealach” mean?
“Crosbhealach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crossroads
- A place where two or more roads cross each other.Also: crossroad, intersection, junction.
1 other meaning: crossroads (decisive point)
- 2crossroads (decisive point)
- A point in life or events where an important choice must be made.Also: crossroads, turning point, decisive point.
Other Irish words for crossroads: crosaire (crossroads), crosbhóthar (crossroads)
“Crosbhealach” with the article
The plural of crossroads in Irish is crosbhealaí. Here is crosbhealach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Crosbhealach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crosbhealach, the Irish word for crossroads.
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Crossroads in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crossroads?
The Irish for crossroads is crosbhealach (pronounced “KROS-val-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is crosbhealaí. Depending on context it can also mean crossroads (decisive point).
How do you pronounce crosbhealach in Irish?
Crosbhealach is said like “KROS-val-ukh” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɔsˌvʲalˠəx/).
What is the plural of crossroads in Irish?
The plural of crosbhealach is crosbhealaí; with the article, na crosbhealaí means “the crossroads”. The genitive plural is crosbhealaí, as in comharthaí na gcrosbhealaí (the signs at the crossroads).
Does crosbhealach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Crosbhealach can mean crossroads or crossroads (decisive point), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does crosbhealach change to chrosbhealach or gcrosbhealach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crosbhealach becomes mo chrosbhealach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrosbhealach (eclipsis).
Is there another word for a road junction?
Yes, 'acomhal' is used for a junction in general, while 'crosbhealach' is specifically a place where roads cross. 'Crosbhóthar' is also heard.
