HeyRuaHow to say “crossroads” in Irish
- Irish:
- crosbhóthar
- English:
- crossroads, turning point
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KROS-vo-hur” /ˈkɾˠɔsˌwoːhəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- crosbhóithre (crossroads)
- Genitive singular:
- crosbhóthair, an chrosbhóthair (e.g. ag bun an chrosbhóthair, at the bottom of the crossroads)
- Genitive plural:
- crosbhóithre, na gcrosbhóithre (e.g. comharthaí na gcrosbhóithre, the crossroads signs)
What does “crosbhóthar” mean?
“Crosbhóthar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crossroads
- A place where two or more roads meet and cross each other.Also: crossroad, intersection, junction, road junction.
1 other meaning: turning point
- 2turning point
- A point where an important decision must be made, used figuratively.Also: crossroads, decision point.
Other Irish words for crossroads: crosaire (crossroads), crosbhealach (crossroads)
“Crosbhóthar” with the article
The plural of crossroads in Irish is crosbhóithre. Here is crosbhóthar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Crosbhóthar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crosbhóthar, 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 crosbhóthar (pronounced “KROS-vo-hur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is crosbhóithre. Depending on context it can also mean turning point.
How do you pronounce crosbhóthar in Irish?
Crosbhóthar is said like “KROS-vo-hur” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɔsˌwoːhəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of crossroads in Irish?
The plural of crosbhóthar is crosbhóithre; with the article, na crosbhóithre means “the crossroads”. The genitive plural is crosbhóithre, as in comharthaí na gcrosbhóithre (the crossroads signs).
Does crosbhóthar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Crosbhóthar can mean crossroads or turning point, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does crosbhóthar change to chrosbhóthar or gcrosbhóthar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crosbhóthar becomes mo chrosbhóthar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrosbhóthar (eclipsis).
Is there another word for a road junction?
Yes, 'acomhal' is the more technical word for a junction, while 'crosbhóthar' is the everyday word for crossroads.
Can 'crosbhóthar' be used figuratively like English 'crossroads'?
Yes, you can say 'Táim ag crosbhóthar i mo shaol' for being at a crossroads in life.
