HeyRuaHow to say “sidelight” in Irish
- Irish:
- taobhlampa
- English:
- sidelight
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAYV-lam-puh” /ˈt̪ˠeːwˌl̪ˠamˠpˠə/
- Plural:
- taobhlampaí (sidelights)
- Genitive singular:
- taobhlampa, an taobhlampa (e.g. bolgán an taobhlampa, the sidelight bulb)
- Genitive plural:
- taobhlampaí, na dtaobhlampaí (e.g. lasc na dtaobhlampaí, the sidelights switch)
What does “taobhlampa” mean?
- sidelight
- A small lamp at the side of a vehicle, used to show its position and width.Also: side lamp, parking light, side light.
“Taobhlampa” with the article
The plural of sidelight in Irish is taobhlampaí. Here is taobhlampa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taobhlampa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taobhlampa, 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 taobhlampa (pronounced “TAYV-lam-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taobhlampaí.
How do you pronounce taobhlampa in Irish?
Taobhlampa is said like “TAYV-lam-puh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠeːwˌl̪ˠamˠpˠə/).
What is the plural of sidelight in Irish?
The plural of taobhlampa is taobhlampaí; with the article, na taobhlampaí means “the sidelights”. The genitive plural is taobhlampaí, as in lasc na dtaobhlampaí (the sidelights switch).
Why does taobhlampa change to thaobhlampa or dtaobhlampa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taobhlampa becomes mo thaobhlampa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaobhlampa (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'taobhlampa' and 'ceannsolas'?
A 'taobhlampa' is a small sidelight showing a vehicle's position, while a 'ceannsolas' is a headlight used to light the road ahead.
