HeyRuaHow to say “rear light” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúlsolas
- English:
- rear light, backlight
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-sul-us” /ˈkuːlˌsˠʊl̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- cúlsoilse (rear lights)
- Genitive singular:
- cúlsolais, an chúlsolais (e.g. bolgán an chúlsolais, the rear light bulb)
- Genitive plural:
- cúlsoilse, na gcúlsoilse (e.g. ag deisiú cúlsoilse, repairing rear lights)
What does “cúlsolas” mean?
“Cúlsolas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rear light
- A light at the back of a vehicle or bicycle, usually red, that shows other road users where it is.Also: tail light, back light, taillight.
1 other meaning: backlight
- 2backlight
- Light that comes from behind a subject or screen, as in photography or on a display.Also: backlighting, back lighting.
“Cúlsolas” with the article
The plural of rear light in Irish is cúlsoilse. Here is cúlsolas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúlsolas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúlsolas, the Irish word for rear light.
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Rear light in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rear light?
The Irish for rear light is cúlsolas (pronounced “KOOL-sul-us”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúlsoilse. Depending on context it can also mean backlight.
How do you pronounce cúlsolas in Irish?
Cúlsolas is said like “KOOL-sul-us” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌsˠʊl̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of rear light in Irish?
The plural of cúlsolas is cúlsoilse; with the article, na cúlsoilse means “the rear lights”. The genitive plural is cúlsoilse, as in ag deisiú cúlsoilse (repairing rear lights).
Does cúlsolas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cúlsolas can mean rear light or backlight, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cúlsolas change to chúlsolas or gcúlsolas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúlsolas becomes mo chúlsolas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúlsolas (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'cúlsolas' on a car?
The front headlight is 'ceannsolas' (plural 'ceannsoilse'), while 'cúlsolas' is the rear light.
