HeyRuaHow to say “side road” in Irish
- Irish:
- taobh-bhóthar
- English:
- side road
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAYV-voh-hur” /ˈt̪ˠeːvˠˌwoːhəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- taobh-bhóithre (side roads)
- Genitive singular:
- taobh-bhóthair, an taobh-bhóthair (e.g. ag bun an taobh-bhóthair, at the bottom of the side road)
- Genitive plural:
- taobh-bhóithre, na dtaobh-bhóithre (e.g. líonra na dtaobh-bhóithre, the network of side roads)
What does “taobh-bhóthar” mean?
- side road
- A minor road that branches off a main road.Also: byroad, byway, minor road, side street.
“Taobh-bhóthar” with the article
The plural of side road in Irish is taobh-bhóithre. Here is taobh-bhóthar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taobh-bhóthar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taobh-bhóthar, the Irish word for side road.
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Side road in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for side road?
The Irish for side road is taobh-bhóthar (pronounced “TAYV-voh-hur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taobh-bhóithre.
How do you pronounce taobh-bhóthar in Irish?
Taobh-bhóthar is said like “TAYV-voh-hur” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠeːvˠˌwoːhəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of side road in Irish?
The plural of taobh-bhóthar is taobh-bhóithre; with the article, na taobh-bhóithre means “the side roads”. The genitive plural is taobh-bhóithre, as in líonra na dtaobh-bhóithre (the network of side roads).
Why does taobh-bhóthar change to thaobh-bhóthar or dtaobh-bhóthar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taobh-bhóthar becomes mo thaobh-bhóthar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaobh-bhóthar (eclipsis).
How is taobh-bhóthar different from bóithrín?
A taobh-bhóthar is any minor road off a main road, while a bóithrín is a small country lane or boreen.
