HeyRuaHow to say “sideboard” in Irish
- Irish:
- taobh-bhord
- English:
- sideboard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “teev-VOHRD” /ˈt̪ˠiːvˌwoːɾˠd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- taobh-bhoird (sideboards)
- Genitive singular:
- taobh-bhoird, an taobh-bhoird (e.g. doras an taobh-bhoird, the door of the sideboard)
- Genitive plural:
- taobh-bhord, na dtaobh-bhord (e.g. doirse na dtaobh-bhord, the doors of the sideboards)
What does “taobh-bhord” mean?
- sideboard
- A piece of dining-room furniture with drawers and cupboards, used for storing dishes and cutlery.Also: buffet, dresser, side table.
“Taobh-bhord” with the article
The plural of sideboard in Irish is taobh-bhoird. Here is taobh-bhord after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taobh-bhord” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taobh-bhord, the Irish word for sideboard.
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Sideboard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sideboard?
The Irish for sideboard is taobh-bhord (pronounced “teev-VOHRD”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taobh-bhoird.
How do you pronounce taobh-bhord in Irish?
Taobh-bhord is said like “teev-VOHRD” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠiːvˌwoːɾˠd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of sideboard in Irish?
The plural of taobh-bhord is taobh-bhoird; with the article, na taobh-bhoird means “the sideboards”. The genitive plural is taobh-bhord, as in doirse na dtaobh-bhord (the doors of the sideboards).
Why does taobh-bhord change to thaobh-bhord or dtaobh-bhord?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taobh-bhord becomes mo thaobh-bhord (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaobh-bhord (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'taobh-bhord' and 'drisiúr'?
A 'taobh-bhord' is a sideboard, usually low with cupboards, while a 'drisiúr' is a dresser, the traditional kitchen piece with shelves for displaying delft.
