HeyRuaHow to say “junction” in Irish
- Irish:
- acomhal
- English:
- junction, joining
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-ohl” /ˈakoːl/
- Plural:
- acomhail (junctions)
- Genitive singular:
- acomhail, an acomhail (e.g. in aice an acomhail, near the junction)
- Genitive plural:
- acomhal, na n-acomhal (e.g. líon na n-acomhal, the number of junctions)
What does “acomhal” mean?
“Acomhal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- junction
- A place where roads, railway lines or other routes meet.Also: road junction, interchange, crossroads.
1 other meaning: joining
- 2joining
- The act or point of joining things together; a juncture.Also: juncture, connection, join.
“Acomhal” with the article
The plural of junction in Irish is acomhail. Here is acomhal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Acomhal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using acomhal, the Irish word for junction.
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Junction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for junction?
The Irish for junction is acomhal (pronounced “AK-ohl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is acomhail. Depending on context it can also mean joining.
How do you pronounce acomhal in Irish?
Acomhal is said like “AK-ohl” (IPA /ˈakoːl/).
What is the plural of junction in Irish?
The plural of acomhal is acomhail; with the article, na hacomhail means “the junctions”. The genitive plural is acomhal, as in líon na n-acomhal (the number of junctions).
Does acomhal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Acomhal can mean junction or joining, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does acomhal sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-acomhal (the junction), a hacomhal (her junction), a n-acomhal (their junction), na hacomhail (the junctions).
What is the difference between 'acomhal' and 'crosbhóthar'?
'Crosbhóthar' is a crossroads where roads cross each other, while 'acomhal' is a more general and official term for any junction, including motorway and railway junctions.
