HeyRuaHow to say “manhole” in Irish
- Irish:
- dúnpholl
- English:
- manhole
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DOON-fhul” /ˈd̪ˠuːnˌfˠəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- dúnphoill (manholes)
- Genitive singular:
- dúnphoill, an dúnphoill (e.g. clúdach an dúnphoill, the manhole cover)
- Genitive plural:
- dúnpholl, na ndúnpholl (e.g. clúdaigh na ndúnpholl, the manhole covers)
What does “dúnpholl” mean?
- manhole
- A covered opening in a road or pavement through which a person can go down to reach sewers, drains or cables.Also: manhole cover, inspection chamber, access hole.
“Dúnpholl” with the article
The plural of manhole in Irish is dúnphoill. Here is dúnpholl after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dúnpholl” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dúnpholl, the Irish word for manhole.
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Manhole in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for manhole?
The Irish for manhole is dúnpholl (pronounced “DOON-fhul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dúnphoill.
How do you pronounce dúnpholl in Irish?
Dúnpholl is said like “DOON-fhul” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠuːnˌfˠəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of manhole in Irish?
The plural of dúnpholl is dúnphoill; with the article, na dúnphoill means “the manholes”. The genitive plural is dúnpholl, as in clúdaigh na ndúnpholl (the manhole covers).
Why does dúnpholl change to dhúnpholl or ndúnpholl?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dúnpholl becomes mo dhúnpholl (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndúnpholl (eclipsis).
How is 'dúnpholl' formed?
It combines 'dún' (closed) and 'poll' (hole), with lenition of the second element: a closed hole, that is, a manhole.
