HeyRuaHow to say “roundabout” in Irish
- Irish:
- timpeallán
- English:
- roundabout
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TIM-pyuh-lawn” /ˈtʲimʲpʲəlˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- timpealláin (roundabouts)
- Genitive singular:
- timpealláin, an timpealláin (e.g. lár an timpealláin, the middle of the roundabout)
- Genitive plural:
- timpeallán, na dtimpeallán (e.g. líon na dtimpeallán, the number of roundabouts)
What does “timpeallán” mean?
- roundabout
- A circular road junction where traffic moves around a central island.Also: traffic circle, rotary, traffic roundabout.
Other Irish words for roundabout: indíreach (indirect), compal (roundabout)
“Timpeallán” with the article
The plural of roundabout in Irish is timpealláin. Here is timpeallán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Timpeallán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using timpeallán, the Irish word for roundabout.
Other nouns in Irish
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Roundabout in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for roundabout?
The Irish for roundabout is timpeallán (pronounced “TIM-pyuh-lawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is timpealláin.
How do you pronounce timpeallán in Irish?
Timpeallán is said like “TIM-pyuh-lawn” (IPA /ˈtʲimʲpʲəlˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of roundabout in Irish?
The plural of timpeallán is timpealláin; with the article, na timpealláin means “the roundabouts”. The genitive plural is timpeallán, as in líon na dtimpeallán (the number of roundabouts).
Why does timpeallán change to thimpeallán or dtimpeallán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) timpeallán becomes mo thimpeallán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtimpeallán (eclipsis).
Is timpeallán related to the word timpeall?
Yes, timpeallán comes from timpeall, meaning 'around', as in dul timpeall an timpealláin, 'to go around the roundabout'.
