HeyRuaHow to say “reverse drive” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúltiomáint
- English:
- reverse drive
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-tim-awnt” /ˈkuːlˌtʲɪmˠaːnʲtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cúltiomána, na cúltiomána (e.g. solas cúltiomána, reversing light)
What does “cúltiomáint” mean?
- reverse drive
- The act of driving a vehicle backwards; reversing.Also: reversing, backing up, reverse.
“Cúltiomáint” with the article
Here is cúltiomáint after the article (an t-alt).
an chúltiomáint
the reverse drive
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Cúltiomáint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúltiomáint, the Irish word for reverse drive.
Ní maith liom cúltiomáint isteach i spás páirceála.
I don't like reversing into a parking space.
Bhí an chúltiomáint deacair ar an mbóthar cúng.
Reversing was difficult on the narrow road.
Cuireadh ceist orm faoi chúltiomáint sa scrúdú tiomána.
I was asked about reversing in the driving test.
Las an solas cúltiomána nuair a chuir sé síos é.
The reversing light came on when he put it in.
Tá ceamara cúltiomána sa charr nua.
The new car has a reversing camera.
Cleachtaim cúltiomáint timpeall coirnéil gach lá.
I practise reversing around a corner every day.
Bí cúramach i gcónaí le linn cúltiomána.
Always be careful while reversing.
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Reverse drive in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reverse drive?
The Irish for reverse drive is cúltiomáint (pronounced “KOOL-tim-awnt”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cúltiomáint in Irish?
Cúltiomáint is said like “KOOL-tim-awnt” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌtʲɪmˠaːnʲtʲ/).
Does cúltiomáint have a plural?
No plural form is given for cúltiomáint in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cúltiomáint change to chúltiomáint or gcúltiomáint?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúltiomáint becomes mo chúltiomáint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúltiomáint (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to reverse a car' in Irish?
You can say 'carr a chúltiomáint' or 'dul ar gcúl leis an gcarr'; 'cúltiomáint' is the verbal noun of 'cúltiomáin'.
