HeyRuaHow to say “obstacle” in Irish
- Irish:
- constaic
- English:
- obstacle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUN-stik” /ˈkɔn̪ˠsˠt̪ˠəc/
- Plural:
- constaicí (obstacles)
- Genitive singular:
- constaice, na constaice (e.g. sárú na constaice, overcoming the obstacle)
- Genitive plural:
- constaicí, na gconstaicí (e.g. cúrsa constaicí, obstacle course)
What does “constaic” mean?
- obstacle
- Something that stands in the way and blocks or hinders progress.Also: hindrance, obstruction, barrier, impediment.
“Constaic” with the article
The plural of obstacle in Irish is constaicí. Here is constaic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Constaic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using constaic, the Irish word for obstacle.
Other nouns in Irish
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Obstacle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for obstacle?
The Irish for obstacle is constaic (pronounced “KUN-stik”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is constaicí.
How do you pronounce constaic in Irish?
Constaic is said like “KUN-stik” (IPA /ˈkɔn̪ˠsˠt̪ˠəc/).
What is the plural of obstacle in Irish?
The plural of constaic is constaicí; with the article, na constaicí means “the obstacles”. The genitive plural is constaicí, as in cúrsa constaicí (obstacle course).
Why does constaic change to chonstaic or gconstaic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) constaic becomes mo chonstaic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gconstaic (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'constaic' and 'bac'?
Both mean obstacle; 'bac' is a general word for a hindrance or ban, while 'constaic' is the usual word for an obstacle to be overcome, as in 'constaic a shárú'.
How do you say 'overcome an obstacle'?
Say 'constaic a shárú', for example 'Sháraigh sí an chonstaic'.
