HeyRuaHow to say “tarmacadam” in Irish
- Irish:
- tarramhacadam
- English:
- tarmacadam
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAR-uh-wah-kuh-dum” /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠəˌwakəd̪ˠəmˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- tarramhacadaim, an tarramhacadaim (e.g. leagan an tarramhacadaim, the laying of the tarmac)
What does “tarramhacadam” mean?
- tarmacadam
- A road surface material made of crushed stone mixed with tar.Also: tarmac, tar macadam, road surface.
“Tarramhacadam” with the article
Here is tarramhacadam after the article (an t-alt).
“Tarramhacadam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tarramhacadam, the Irish word for tarmacadam.
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Tarmacadam in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tarmacadam?
The Irish for tarmacadam is tarramhacadam (pronounced “TAR-uh-wah-kuh-dum”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce tarramhacadam in Irish?
Tarramhacadam is said like “TAR-uh-wah-kuh-dum” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠəˌwakəd̪ˠəmˠ/).
Does tarramhacadam have a plural?
No plural form is given for tarramhacadam in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tarramhacadam change to tharramhacadam or dtarramhacadam?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tarramhacadam becomes mo tharramhacadam (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtarramhacadam (eclipsis).
Is there a shorter word for tarmac in Irish?
In speech many people simply say 'tarra' (tar) for the road surface, but the dictionary term for tarmac is 'tarramhacadam'.
