HeyRuaHow to say “rear view” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúlradharc
- English:
- rear view, retrospect
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-ry-ark” /ˈkuːlˌɾˠəiɾˠk/
- Plural:
- cúlradhairc (rear views)
- Genitive singular:
- cúlradhairc, an chúlradhairc (e.g. scáthán an chúlradhairc, the rear-view mirror)
- Genitive plural:
- cúlradharc, na gcúlradharc (e.g. líníochtaí na gcúlradharc, the rear-view drawings)
What does “cúlradharc” mean?
“Cúlradharc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rear view
- A view of something from behind, or the view looking backwards behind you.Also: back view, view from behind.
1 other meaning: retrospect
- 2retrospect
- A look back at past events; hindsight or retrospection.Also: hindsight, retrospective view, looking back.
“Cúlradharc” with the article
The plural of rear view in Irish is cúlradhairc. Here is cúlradharc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúlradharc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúlradharc, the Irish word for rear view.
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Rear view in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rear view?
The Irish for rear view is cúlradharc (pronounced “KOOL-ry-ark”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúlradhairc. Depending on context it can also mean retrospect.
How do you pronounce cúlradharc in Irish?
Cúlradharc is said like “KOOL-ry-ark” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌɾˠəiɾˠk/).
What is the plural of rear view in Irish?
The plural of cúlradharc is cúlradhairc; with the article, na cúlradhairc means “the rear views”. The genitive plural is cúlradharc, as in líníochtaí na gcúlradharc (the rear-view drawings).
Does cúlradharc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cúlradharc can mean rear view or retrospect, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cúlradharc change to chúlradharc or gcúlradharc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúlradharc becomes mo chúlradharc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúlradharc (eclipsis).
How do I say 'rear-view mirror' in Irish?
It is 'scáthán cúlradhairc', using the genitive of cúlradharc.
