HeyRuaHow to say “parapet” in Irish
- Irish:
- uchtbhalla
- English:
- parapet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UKHT-vol-uh” /ˈʊxt̪ˌwal̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- uchtbhallaí (parapets)
- Genitive singular:
- uchtbhalla, an uchtbhalla (e.g. barr an uchtbhalla, top of the parapet)
- Genitive plural:
- uchtbhallaí, na n-uchtbhallaí (e.g. airde na n-uchtbhallaí, height of the parapets)
What does “uchtbhalla” mean?
- parapet
- A low protective wall along the edge of a bridge, roof, balcony or rampart.Also: breastwork, low wall, bridge wall.
“Uchtbhalla” with the article
The plural of parapet in Irish is uchtbhallaí. Here is uchtbhalla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uchtbhalla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uchtbhalla, 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 uchtbhalla (pronounced “UKHT-vol-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uchtbhallaí.
How do you pronounce uchtbhalla in Irish?
Uchtbhalla is said like “UKHT-vol-uh” (IPA /ˈʊxt̪ˌwal̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of parapet in Irish?
The plural of uchtbhalla is uchtbhallaí; with the article, na huchtbhallaí means “the parapets”. The genitive plural is uchtbhallaí, as in airde na n-uchtbhallaí (height of the parapets).
Why does uchtbhalla sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uchtbhalla (the parapet), a huchtbhalla (her parapet), a n-uchtbhalla (their parapet), na huchtbhallaí (the parapets).
How is 'uchtbhalla' formed?
It combines 'ucht' (breast, chest) and 'balla' (wall), so it is literally a 'breast wall', a wall about chest height.
