HeyRuaHow to say “parapet” in Irish
- Irish:
- uchtbharr
- English:
- parapet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “UKHT-war” /ˈʊxtˌwəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- uchtbharra (parapets)
- Genitive singular:
- uchtbhairr, an uchtbhairr (e.g. airde an uchtbhairr, the height of the parapet)
- Genitive plural:
- uchtbharr, na n-uchtbharr (e.g. clocha na n-uchtbharr, the stones of the parapets)
What does “uchtbharr” mean?
- parapet
- A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, balcony or fortification.Also: breastwork, low wall, battlement.
“Uchtbharr” with the article
The plural of parapet in Irish is uchtbharra. Here is uchtbharr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uchtbharr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uchtbharr, 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 uchtbharr (pronounced “UKHT-war”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uchtbharra.
How do you pronounce uchtbharr in Irish?
Uchtbharr is said like “UKHT-war” (IPA /ˈʊxtˌwəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of parapet in Irish?
The plural of uchtbharr is uchtbharra; with the article, na huchtbharra means “the parapets”. The genitive plural is uchtbharr, as in clocha na n-uchtbharr (the stones of the parapets).
Why does uchtbharr sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uchtbharr (the parapet), a huchtbharr (her parapet), a n-uchtbharr (their parapet), na huchtbharra (the parapets).
How is 'uchtbharr' formed?
It combines 'ucht' (breast, chest) and 'barr' (top), much like English 'breastwork', a wall about chest height.
