HeyRuaHow to say “lane” in Irish
- Irish:
- caolsráid
- English:
- lane
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KEEL-srawj” /ˈkiːlˌsˠɾˠaːdʲ/
- Plural:
- caolsráideanna (lanes)
- Genitive singular:
- caolsráide, na caolsráide (e.g. ceann na caolsráide, the end of the lane)
- Genitive plural:
- caolsráideanna, na gcaolsráideanna (e.g. líonra caolsráideanna, a network of lanes)
What does “caolsráid” mean?
- lane
- A narrow street or passage between buildings in a town.Also: alley, alleyway, narrow street, back street.
“Caolsráid” with the article
The plural of lane in Irish is caolsráideanna. Here is caolsráid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Caolsráid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caolsráid, the Irish word for lane.
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Lane in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lane?
The Irish for lane is caolsráid (pronounced “KEEL-srawj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is caolsráideanna.
How do you pronounce caolsráid in Irish?
Caolsráid is said like “KEEL-srawj” (IPA /ˈkiːlˌsˠɾˠaːdʲ/).
What is the plural of lane in Irish?
The plural of caolsráid is caolsráideanna; with the article, na caolsráideanna means “the lanes”. The genitive plural is caolsráideanna, as in líonra caolsráideanna (a network of lanes).
Why does caolsráid change to chaolsráid or gcaolsráid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caolsráid becomes mo chaolsráid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaolsráid (eclipsis).
How is caolsráid different from sráid?
Sráid is any street, while caolsráid (from caol, narrow) is a narrow lane or alley. A back street can also be called cúlsráid.
