HeyRuaHow to say “macadam” in Irish
- Irish:
- macadam
- English:
- macadam
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAK-uh-dum” /ˈmakəd̪ˠəmˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- macadaim, an mhacadaim (e.g. ciseal macadaim, a layer of macadam)
What does “macadam” mean?
- macadam
- A road surface made of layers of small broken stones pressed down, often bound with tar.Also: tarmac, road metal, tarmacadam, road surface.
“Macadam” with the article
Here is macadam after the article (an t-alt).
an macadam
the macadam
No change after an
“Macadam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using macadam, the Irish word for macadam.
Cuireadh macadam nua ar an mbóthar inné.
New macadam was laid on the road yesterday.
Tá an macadam ag briseadh suas tar éis an tseaca.
The macadam is breaking up after the frost.
Bhí boladh láidir an mhacadaim san aer.
The strong smell of the macadam was in the air.
Tá poill mhóra sa mhacadam os comhair an tí.
There are big holes in the macadam in front of the house.
Leag na hoibrithe macadam ar an gcarrchlós.
The workers laid macadam on the car park.
Is fearr macadam ná gairbhéal ar chosán.
Macadam is better than gravel on a path.
Bhí an macadam te fós faoinár gcosa.
The macadam was still hot under our feet.
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Macadam in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for macadam?
The Irish for macadam is macadam (pronounced “MAK-uh-dum”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce macadam in Irish?
Macadam is said like “MAK-uh-dum” (IPA /ˈmakəd̪ˠəmˠ/).
Does macadam have a plural?
No plural form is given for macadam in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does macadam change to mhacadam?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhacadam. After ár (our) it stays ár macadam, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is 'macadam' the same as 'tarra'?
No: 'tarra' means tar itself, while 'macadam' is the stone road surface, which may be bound with tar.
