HeyRuaHow to say “side wall” in Irish
- Irish:
- taobh-bhalla
- English:
- side wall
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAYV-wal-uh” /ˈt̪ˠeːvˌwaləˠ/
- Plural:
- taobh-bhallaí (side walls)
- Genitive singular:
- taobh-bhalla, an taobh-bhalla (e.g. airde an taobh-bhalla, the height of the side wall)
- Genitive plural:
- taobh-bhallaí, na dtaobh-bhallaí (e.g. tógáil na dtaobh-bhallaí, building the side walls)
What does “taobh-bhalla” mean?
- side wall
- A wall that forms the side of a building or room, as opposed to the front, back or gable wall.Also: lateral wall, flank wall.
“Taobh-bhalla” with the article
The plural of side wall in Irish is taobh-bhallaí. Here is taobh-bhalla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taobh-bhalla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taobh-bhalla, the Irish word for side wall.
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Side wall in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for side wall?
The Irish for side wall is taobh-bhalla (pronounced “TAYV-wal-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taobh-bhallaí.
How do you pronounce taobh-bhalla in Irish?
Taobh-bhalla is said like “TAYV-wal-uh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠeːvˌwaləˠ/).
What is the plural of side wall in Irish?
The plural of taobh-bhalla is taobh-bhallaí; with the article, na taobh-bhallaí means “the side walls”. The genitive plural is taobh-bhallaí, as in tógáil na dtaobh-bhallaí (building the side walls).
Why does taobh-bhalla change to thaobh-bhalla or dtaobh-bhalla?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taobh-bhalla becomes mo thaobh-bhalla (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaobh-bhalla (eclipsis).
How is taobh-bhalla different from binn?
A binn is a gable wall, the end wall that rises to a point under the roof, while a taobh-bhalla is a side wall running along the length of a building.
