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