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Cycleway in Irish (Rotharbhealach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for cycleway is rotharbhealach, a masculine noun (plural rotharbhealaí).
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How to say “cycleway” in Irish

Irish:
rotharbhealach
English:
cycleway
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“RO-hur-val-ukh”  /ˈɾˠɔhəɾˠvʲalˠəx/
Various forms
Plural:
rotharbhealaí (cycleways)
Genitive singular:
rotharbhealaigh, an rotharbhealaigh (e.g. tús an rotharbhealaigh, the start of the cycleway)
Genitive plural:
rotharbhealaí, na rotharbhealaí (e.g. líonra na rotharbhealaí, the cycleway network)

What does “rotharbhealach” mean?

cycleway
A road, path or lane set aside for bicycles.Also: cycle path, cycle lane, bike lane, bicycle path.

“Rotharbhealach” with the article

The plural of cycleway in Irish is rotharbhealaí. Here is rotharbhealach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an rotharbhealach
the cycleway
No change after an
na rotharbhealaí
the cycleways
Plural: no change after na

“Rotharbhealach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using rotharbhealach, the Irish word for cycleway.

Tá rotharbhealach nua sa bhaile anois.
There is a new cycleway in the town now.
Lean an rotharbhealach go dtí an trá.
Follow the cycleway to the beach.
Bhí gluaisteán páirceáilte ar an rotharbhealach.
A car was parked on the cycle lane.
Tá deireadh an rotharbhealaigh in aice leis an stáisiún.
The end of the cycleway is near the station.
Ba cheart níos mó rotharbhealaí a thógáil sa chathair.
More cycleways should be built in the city.
Bím ag rothaíocht ar an rotharbhealach gach maidin.
I cycle on the cycleway every morning.
Tá na rotharbhealaí sábháilte do pháistí.
The cycleways are safe for children.

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Cycleway in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for cycleway?

The Irish for cycleway is rotharbhealach (pronounced “RO-hur-val-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rotharbhealaí.

How do you pronounce rotharbhealach in Irish?

Rotharbhealach is said like “RO-hur-val-ukh” (IPA /ˈɾˠɔhəɾˠvʲalˠəx/).

What is the plural of cycleway in Irish?

The plural of rotharbhealach is rotharbhealaí; with the article, na rotharbhealaí means “the cycleways”. The genitive plural is rotharbhealaí, as in líonra na rotharbhealaí (the cycleway network).

What is the difference between 'rotharbhealach' and 'lána rothar'?

'Rotharbhealach' is the general term for a cycleway or cycle path, while 'lána rothar' usually means a marked cycle lane on a road.

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