HeyRuaHow to say “parapet” in Irish
- Irish:
- barrbhalla
- English:
- parapet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAR-vol-uh” /ˈbˠaɾˠˌwalˠə/
- Plural:
- barrbhallaí (parapets)
- Genitive singular:
- barrbhalla, an bharrbhalla (e.g. airde an bharrbhalla, the height of the parapet)
- Genitive plural:
- barrbhallaí, na mbarrbhallaí (e.g. deisiú na mbarrbhallaí, the repair of the parapets)
What does “barrbhalla” mean?
- parapet
- A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge or balcony.Also: low wall, top wall, coping wall.
“Barrbhalla” with the article
The plural of parapet in Irish is barrbhallaí. Here is barrbhalla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Barrbhalla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using barrbhalla, the Irish word for parapet.
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Parapet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for parapet?
The Irish for parapet is barrbhalla (pronounced “BAR-vol-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is barrbhallaí.
How do you pronounce barrbhalla in Irish?
Barrbhalla is said like “BAR-vol-uh” (IPA /ˈbˠaɾˠˌwalˠə/).
What is the plural of parapet in Irish?
The plural of barrbhalla is barrbhallaí; with the article, na barrbhallaí means “the parapets”. The genitive plural is barrbhallaí, as in deisiú na mbarrbhallaí (the repair of the parapets).
Why does barrbhalla change to bharrbhalla or mbarrbhalla?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) barrbhalla becomes mo bharrbhalla (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbarrbhalla (eclipsis).
How is 'barrbhalla' different from 'balla'?
'Balla' is any wall, while 'barrbhalla' (barr + balla, 'top wall') is specifically a low wall along the edge of a roof, bridge or balcony.
