HeyRuaHow to say “promenade” in Irish
- Irish:
- promanád
- English:
- promenade
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “prum-uh-NAWD” /pˠɾˠɔmˠəˈn̪ˠaːdˠ/
- Plural:
- promanáid (promenades)
- Genitive singular:
- promanáid, an phromanáid (e.g. ar imeall an phromanáid, at the edge of the promenade)
- Genitive plural:
- promanád, na bpromanád (e.g. ar feadh na bpromanád, along the promenades)
What does “promanád” mean?
- promenade
- A paved public walkway, especially one along a seafront, where people stroll.Also: seafront, prom, esplanade, walkway.
“Promanád” with the article
The plural of promenade in Irish is promanáid. Here is promanád after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Promanád” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using promanád, the Irish word for promenade.
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Promenade in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for promenade?
The Irish for promenade is promanád (pronounced “prum-uh-NAWD”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is promanáid.
How do you pronounce promanád in Irish?
Promanád is said like “prum-uh-NAWD” (IPA /pˠɾˠɔmˠəˈn̪ˠaːdˠ/).
What is the plural of promenade in Irish?
The plural of promanád is promanáid; with the article, na promanáid means “the promenades”. The genitive plural is promanád, as in ar feadh na bpromanád (along the promenades).
Why does promanád change to phromanád or bpromanád?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) promanád becomes mo phromanád (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpromanád (eclipsis).
Is there a more native word for a seafront walk?
Promanád is the standard word, but you may also hear cosán cois farraige for a seaside path, and siúlóid for the walk itself.
