HeyRuaHow to say “roundabout” in Irish
- Irish:
- compal
- English:
- roundabout, enclosure
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUM-pul” /ˈkuːmˠpˠəlˠ/
- Plural:
- compail (roundabouts)
- Genitive singular:
- compail, an chompail (e.g. lár an chompail, the middle of the roundabout)
- Genitive plural:
- compal, na gcompal (e.g. líon na gcompal, the number of roundabouts)
What does “compal” mean?
“Compal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- roundabout
- A circular road junction where traffic moves around a central island.Also: traffic circle, rotary.
1 other meaning: enclosure
- 2enclosure
- An enclosed area or precinct, such as the grounds around a church or monastery.Also: precinct, compound.
Other Irish words for roundabout: indíreach (indirect), timpeallán (roundabout)
“Compal” with the article
The plural of roundabout in Irish is compail. Here is compal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Compal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using compal, 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 compal (pronounced “KUM-pul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is compail. Depending on context it can also mean enclosure.
How do you pronounce compal in Irish?
Compal is said like “KUM-pul” (IPA /ˈkuːmˠpˠəlˠ/).
What is the plural of roundabout in Irish?
The plural of compal is compail; with the article, na compail means “the roundabouts”. The genitive plural is compal, as in líon na gcompal (the number of roundabouts).
Does compal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Compal can mean roundabout or enclosure, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does compal change to chompal or gcompal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) compal becomes mo chompal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcompal (eclipsis).
How do I say 'at the roundabout' in Irish?
Say 'ag an gcompal', with eclipsis after 'ag an' in the standard.
