HeyRuaHow to say “superstructure” in Irish
- Irish:
- barrthógáil
- English:
- superstructure
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAWR-hoh-gawl” /ˈbˠaːɾˠˌhoːɡaːlʲ/
- Plural:
- barrthógálacha (superstructures)
- Genitive singular:
- barrthógála, na barrthógála (e.g. airde na barrthógála, height of the superstructure)
- Genitive plural:
- barrthógálacha, na mbarrthógálacha (e.g. dearadh na mbarrthógálacha, the design of the superstructures)
What does “barrthógáil” mean?
- superstructure
- The part of a building, bridge or ship that is built above the base, foundation or main deck.Also: upper structure, upper works.
“Barrthógáil” with the article
The plural of superstructure in Irish is barrthógálacha. Here is barrthógáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Barrthógáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using barrthógáil, the Irish word for superstructure.
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Superstructure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for superstructure?
The Irish for superstructure is barrthógáil (pronounced “BAWR-hoh-gawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is barrthógálacha.
How do you pronounce barrthógáil in Irish?
Barrthógáil is said like “BAWR-hoh-gawl” (IPA /ˈbˠaːɾˠˌhoːɡaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of superstructure in Irish?
The plural of barrthógáil is barrthógálacha; with the article, na barrthógálacha means “the superstructures”. The genitive plural is barrthógálacha, as in dearadh na mbarrthógálacha (the design of the superstructures).
Why does barrthógáil change to bharrthógáil or mbarrthógáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) barrthógáil becomes mo bharrthógáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbarrthógáil (eclipsis).
How is 'barrthógáil' formed?
It combines 'barr' (top) with 'tógáil' (building, construction), so it literally means the building on top, the superstructure.
