HeyRuaHow to say “lock gate” in Irish
- Irish:
- loc-chomhla
- English:
- lock gate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LUK-khoh-luh” /ˈlˠɔkˌxoːlˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- loc-chomhlaí (lock gates)
- Genitive singular:
- loc-chomhla, na loc-chomhla (e.g. láimhseáil na loc-chomhla, the operation of the lock gate)
- Genitive plural:
- loc-chomhlaí, na loc-chomhlaí (e.g. deisiú na loc-chomhlaí, the repair of the lock gates)
What does “loc-chomhla” mean?
- lock gate
- A gate of a canal or river lock that is opened and closed to let water in or out.Also: sluice gate, canal gate.
“Loc-chomhla” with the article
The plural of lock gate in Irish is loc-chomhlaí. Here is loc-chomhla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an loc-chomhla
the lock gate
No change after an
na loc-chomhlaí
the lock gates
Plural: no change after na
“Loc-chomhla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using loc-chomhla, the Irish word for lock gate.
Osclaíodh an loc-chomhla go mall.
The lock gate was opened slowly.
Tá loc-chomhla nua ar an gcanáil.
There is a new lock gate on the canal.
Bhí an bád ag fanacht ag an loc-chomhla.
The boat was waiting at the lock gate.
Tá na loc-chomhlaí an-sean anseo.
The lock gates are very old here.
Bhris an t-uisce thar bharr na loc-chomhla.
The water broke over the top of the lock gate.
Dúnann an fear na loc-chomhlaí gach tráthnóna.
The man closes the lock gates every evening.
Tá adhmad lofa sa loc-chomhla seo.
There is rotten wood in this lock gate.
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Lock gate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lock gate?
The Irish for lock gate is loc-chomhla (pronounced “LUK-khoh-luh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is loc-chomhlaí.
How do you pronounce loc-chomhla in Irish?
Loc-chomhla is said like “LUK-khoh-luh” (IPA /ˈlˠɔkˌxoːlˠə/).
What is the plural of lock gate in Irish?
The plural of loc-chomhla is loc-chomhlaí; with the article, na loc-chomhlaí means “the lock gates”. The genitive plural is loc-chomhlaí, as in deisiú na loc-chomhlaí (the repair of the lock gates).
How is loc-chomhla different from comhla?
Comhla on its own means a door leaf, shutter or valve, while loc-chomhla is specifically the gate of a lock on a canal or river.
