HeyRuaHow to say “runway” in Irish
- Irish:
- rúidbhealach
- English:
- runway
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ROOJ-val-akh” /ˈɾˠuːdʲvʲalˠəx/
Various forms
- Plural:
- rúidbhealaí (runways)
- Genitive singular:
- rúidbhealaigh, an rúidbhealaigh (e.g. ceann an rúidbhealaigh, the end of the runway)
- Genitive plural:
- rúidbhealaí, na rúidbhealaí (e.g. fad na rúidbhealaí, the length of the runways)
What does “rúidbhealach” mean?
- runway
- A long strip of prepared ground at an airport where aircraft take off and land.Also: airstrip, landing strip, take-off strip.
“Rúidbhealach” with the article
The plural of runway in Irish is rúidbhealaí. Here is rúidbhealach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an rúidbhealach
the runway
No change after an
na rúidbhealaí
the runways
Plural: no change after na
“Rúidbhealach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rúidbhealach, the Irish word for runway.
Tá an t-eitleán ar an rúidbhealach anois.
The plane is on the runway now.
Tógadh rúidbhealach nua san aerfort anuraidh.
A new runway was built at the airport last year.
Tá dhá rúidbhealach ag an aerfort sin.
That airport has two runways.
Bhí sneachta ar an rúidbhealach ar maidin.
There was snow on the runway this morning.
Dúnadh an rúidbhealach mar gheall ar an gceo.
The runway was closed because of the fog.
Tá soilse feadh imeall an rúidbhealaigh.
There are lights along the edge of the runway.
Thuirling an t-eitleán go réidh ar an rúidbhealach.
The plane landed smoothly on the runway.
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Runway in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for runway?
The Irish for runway is rúidbhealach (pronounced “ROOJ-val-akh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is rúidbhealaí.
How do you pronounce rúidbhealach in Irish?
Rúidbhealach is said like “ROOJ-val-akh” (IPA /ˈɾˠuːdʲvʲalˠəx/).
What is the plural of runway in Irish?
The plural of rúidbhealach is rúidbhealaí; with the article, na rúidbhealaí means “the runways”. The genitive plural is rúidbhealaí, as in fad na rúidbhealaí (the length of the runways).
How is 'rúidbhealach' formed?
It combines 'rúid' (a run, a sprint) with 'bealach' (a way), so it literally means a 'run-way', and it declines like 'bealach'.
