HeyRuaHow to say “sideline” in Irish
- Irish:
- taobhlíne
- English:
- sideline, branch line
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAYV-leen-yuh” /ˈt̪ˠeːvˌlʲiːnʲə/
- Plural:
- taobhlínte (sidelines)
- Genitive singular:
- taobhlíne, na taobhlíne (e.g. in aice na taobhlíne, beside the sideline)
- Genitive plural:
- taobhlínte, na dtaobhlínte (e.g. marcáil na dtaobhlínte, the marking of the sidelines)
What does “taobhlíne” mean?
“Taobhlíne” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sideline
- A line marking the side boundary of a playing field, or the area just beyond it.Also: touchline, side line.
2 other meanings: branch line
- 2sideline
- An activity or business done in addition to one's main work.Also: side business, side job.
- 3branch line
- A secondary railway line branching off a main line.Also: siding, side line.
“Taobhlíne” with the article
The plural of sideline in Irish is taobhlínte. Here is taobhlíne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taobhlíne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taobhlíne, the Irish word for sideline.
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Sideline in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sideline?
The Irish for sideline is taobhlíne (pronounced “TAYV-leen-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is taobhlínte. Depending on context it can also mean branch line.
How do you pronounce taobhlíne in Irish?
Taobhlíne is said like “TAYV-leen-yuh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠeːvˌlʲiːnʲə/).
What is the plural of sideline in Irish?
The plural of taobhlíne is taobhlínte; with the article, na taobhlínte means “the sidelines”. The genitive plural is taobhlínte, as in marcáil na dtaobhlínte (the marking of the sidelines).
Does taobhlíne have more than one meaning?
Yes. Taobhlíne can mean sideline or branch line, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does taobhlíne change to thaobhlíne or dtaobhlíne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taobhlíne becomes mo thaobhlíne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaobhlíne (eclipsis).
How is 'taobhlíne' formed?
It combines 'taobh' (side) and 'líne' (line), just like English 'sideline'; compare 'cúllíne' (end line).
