HeyRuaHow to say “cul-de-sac” in Irish
- Irish:
- caochbhealach
- English:
- cul-de-sac
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KEEKH-val-ukh” /ˈkiːxˌvʲalˠəx/
- Plural:
- caochbhealaí (cul-de-sacs)
- Genitive singular:
- caochbhealaigh, an chaochbhealaigh (e.g. bun an chaochbhealaigh, the end of the cul-de-sac)
- Genitive plural:
- caochbhealaí, na gcaochbhealaí (e.g. áitritheoirí na gcaochbhealaí, the residents of the cul-de-sacs)
What does “caochbhealach” mean?
- cul-de-sac
- A road or passage that is closed at one end, so you cannot go through it.Also: dead end, blind alley, dead-end street.
“Caochbhealach” with the article
The plural of cul-de-sac in Irish is caochbhealaí. Here is caochbhealach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Caochbhealach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caochbhealach, the Irish word for cul-de-sac.
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Cul-de-sac in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cul-de-sac?
The Irish for cul-de-sac is caochbhealach (pronounced “KEEKH-val-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is caochbhealaí.
How do you pronounce caochbhealach in Irish?
Caochbhealach is said like “KEEKH-val-ukh” (IPA /ˈkiːxˌvʲalˠəx/).
What is the plural of cul-de-sac in Irish?
The plural of caochbhealach is caochbhealaí; with the article, na caochbhealaí means “the cul-de-sacs”. The genitive plural is caochbhealaí, as in áitritheoirí na gcaochbhealaí (the residents of the cul-de-sacs).
Why does caochbhealach change to chaochbhealach or gcaochbhealach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caochbhealach becomes mo chaochbhealach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaochbhealach (eclipsis).
Can caochbhealach be used figuratively?
Yes, like English 'dead end', caochbhealach can describe a situation that leads nowhere, though 'cul-de-sac' as a street is its main sense.
