HeyRuaHow to say “handrail” in Irish
- Irish:
- lámhráille
- English:
- handrail
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWV-raw-lyuh” /ˈl̪ˠɑːwˌɾˠɑːl̠ʲə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lámhráillí (handrails)
- Genitive singular:
- lámhráille, an lámhráille (e.g. barr an lámhráille, the top of the handrail)
- Genitive plural:
- lámhráillí, na lámhráillí (e.g. suiteáil na lámhráillí, the installation of the handrails)
What does “lámhráille” mean?
- handrail
- A rail fixed along stairs, a balcony or a wall for people to hold on to.Also: banister, railing, rail.
“Lámhráille” with the article
The plural of handrail in Irish is lámhráillí. Here is lámhráille after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lámhráille
the handrail
No change after an
na lámhráillí
the handrails
Plural: no change after na
“Lámhráille” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lámhráille, the Irish word for handrail.
Coinnigh greim ar an lámhráille.
Hold on to the handrail.
Tá lámhráille nua ar an staighre.
There is a new handrail on the stairs.
Bhí dath an lámhráille ag imeacht.
The paint on the handrail was fading.
Cuireadh lámhráillí ar dhá thaobh an droichid.
Handrails were put on both sides of the bridge.
Leag mé mo lámh ar an lámhráille fuar.
I put my hand on the cold handrail.
Tá scoilt sa lámhráille adhmaid.
There is a crack in the wooden handrail.
Níl lámhráille ar bith ar na céimeanna sin.
There is no handrail at all on those steps.
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Handrail in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for handrail?
The Irish for handrail is lámhráille (pronounced “LAWV-raw-lyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lámhráillí.
How do you pronounce lámhráille in Irish?
Lámhráille is said like “LAWV-raw-lyuh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɑːwˌɾˠɑːl̠ʲə/).
What is the plural of handrail in Irish?
The plural of lámhráille is lámhráillí; with the article, na lámhráillí means “the handrails”. The genitive plural is lámhráillí, as in suiteáil na lámhráillí (the installation of the handrails).
What is the difference between 'lámhráille' and 'ráille'?
'Ráille' is any rail or railing, while 'lámhráille' is specifically a rail for the hand, such as on stairs.
