HeyRuaHow to say “dual carriageway” in Irish
- Irish:
- débhealach
- English:
- dual carriageway
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAY-val-ukh” /ˈdʲeːvʲalˠəx/
- Plural:
- débhealaí (dual carriageways)
- Genitive singular:
- débhealaigh, an débhealaigh (e.g. taobh an débhealaigh, the side of the dual carriageway)
- Genitive plural:
- débhealaí, na ndébhealaí (e.g. líonra na ndébhealaí, the dual carriageway network)
What does “débhealach” mean?
- dual carriageway
- A road with two lanes or more in each direction, the two directions separated by a central strip.Also: divided highway, divided road.
“Débhealach” with the article
The plural of dual carriageway in Irish is débhealaí. Here is débhealach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Débhealach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using débhealach, the Irish word for dual carriageway.
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Dual carriageway in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dual carriageway?
The Irish for dual carriageway is débhealach (pronounced “DAY-val-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is débhealaí.
How do you pronounce débhealach in Irish?
Débhealach is said like “DAY-val-ukh” (IPA /ˈdʲeːvʲalˠəx/).
What is the plural of dual carriageway in Irish?
The plural of débhealach is débhealaí; with the article, na débhealaí means “the dual carriageways”. The genitive plural is débhealaí, as in líonra na ndébhealaí (the dual carriageway network).
Why does débhealach change to dhébhealach or ndébhealach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) débhealach becomes mo dhébhealach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndébhealach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'débhealach' and 'mótarbhealach'?
A 'débhealach' is a dual carriageway, while a 'mótarbhealach' is a motorway with stricter rules and no direct access from side roads.
