HeyRuaHow to say “sidelight” in Irish
- Irish:
- taobhsholas
- English:
- sidelight
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAYV-hul-us” /ˈt̪ˠeːwˌhəl̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- taobhshoilse (sidelights)
- Genitive singular:
- taobhsholais, an taobhsholais (e.g. bolgán an taobhsholais, the bulb of the sidelight)
- Genitive plural:
- taobhshoilse, na dtaobhshoilse (e.g. lasc na dtaobhshoilse, the sidelights switch)
What does “taobhsholas” mean?
- sidelight
- A small light on the side or front corner of a vehicle, used when parked or in poor light.Also: side light, parking light, side lamp.
“Taobhsholas” with the article
The plural of sidelight in Irish is taobhshoilse. Here is taobhsholas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taobhsholas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taobhsholas, the Irish word for sidelight.
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Sidelight in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sidelight?
The Irish for sidelight is taobhsholas (pronounced “TAYV-hul-us”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taobhshoilse.
How do you pronounce taobhsholas in Irish?
Taobhsholas is said like “TAYV-hul-us” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠeːwˌhəl̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of sidelight in Irish?
The plural of taobhsholas is taobhshoilse; with the article, na taobhshoilse means “the sidelights”. The genitive plural is taobhshoilse, as in lasc na dtaobhshoilse (the sidelights switch).
Why does taobhsholas change to thaobhsholas or dtaobhsholas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taobhsholas becomes mo thaobhsholas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaobhsholas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'taobhsholas' and 'ceannsolas'?
A 'taobhsholas' is a small sidelight, while a 'ceannsolas' is a main headlight of a vehicle.
