HeyRuaHow to say “expressway” in Irish
- Irish:
- luasbhealach
- English:
- expressway
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOOS-val-ukh” /ˈl̪ˠuəsˌwalˠəx/
- Plural:
- luasbhealaí (expressways)
- Genitive singular:
- luasbhealaigh, an luasbhealaigh (e.g. taobh an luasbhealaigh, the side of the expressway)
- Genitive plural:
- luasbhealaí, na luasbhealaí (e.g. líonra na luasbhealaí, the expressway network)
What does “luasbhealach” mean?
- expressway
- A fast multi-lane road for motor traffic, similar to a motorway.Also: freeway, highway, dual carriageway.
“Luasbhealach” with the article
The plural of expressway in Irish is luasbhealaí. Here is luasbhealach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Luasbhealach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using luasbhealach, the Irish word for expressway.
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Expressway in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for expressway?
The Irish for expressway is luasbhealach (pronounced “LOOS-val-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is luasbhealaí.
How do you pronounce luasbhealach in Irish?
Luasbhealach is said like “LOOS-val-ukh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠuəsˌwalˠəx/).
What is the plural of expressway in Irish?
The plural of luasbhealach is luasbhealaí; with the article, na luasbhealaí means “the expressways”. The genitive plural is luasbhealaí, as in líonra na luasbhealaí (the expressway network).
What is the difference between 'luasbhealach' and 'mótarbhealach'?
'Mótarbhealach' is the usual word for a motorway, while 'luasbhealach' means an expressway, a fast road that may have fewer restrictions than a motorway.
