HeyRuaHow to say “shoelace” in Irish
- Irish:
- barriall
- English:
- shoelace
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAR-ee-ul” /ˈbˠaɾˠiəlˠ/
- Plural:
- barriallacha (shoelaces)
- Genitive singular:
- barréille, na barréille (e.g. snaidhm na barréille, the knot of the shoelace)
- Genitive plural:
- barriallacha, na mbarriallacha (e.g. péire barriallacha, a pair of shoelaces)
What does “barriall” mean?
- shoelace
- A thin cord or string used to tie a shoe or boot.Also: lace, bootlace, shoestring.
Other Irish words for shoelace: iall (lace)
“Barriall” with the article
The plural of shoelace in Irish is barriallacha. Here is barriall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Barriall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using barriall, the Irish word for shoelace.
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Shoelace in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shoelace?
The Irish for shoelace is barriall (pronounced “BAR-ee-ul”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is barriallacha.
How do you pronounce barriall in Irish?
Barriall is said like “BAR-ee-ul” (IPA /ˈbˠaɾˠiəlˠ/).
What is the plural of shoelace in Irish?
The plural of barriall is barriallacha; with the article, na barriallacha means “the shoelaces”. The genitive plural is barriallacha, as in péire barriallacha (a pair of shoelaces).
Why does barriall change to bharriall or mbarriall?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) barriall becomes mo bharriall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbarriall (eclipsis).
How do I say 'tie your laces' in Irish?
You say 'ceangail do bharriallacha'; to untie them is 'scaoil do bharriallacha'.
