HeyRuaHow to say “top speed” in Irish
- Irish:
- barrluas
- English:
- top speed
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAWR-loo-us” /ˈbˠɑːɾˠl̪ˠuəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- barrluais, an bharrluais (e.g. tomhas an bharrluais, measurement of the top speed)
What does “barrluas” mean?
- top speed
- The highest speed that a vehicle, person or animal can reach.Also: maximum speed, full speed.
Other Irish words for top speed: lánluas (full speed)
“Barrluas” with the article
Here is barrluas after the article (an t-alt).
“Barrluas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using barrluas, the Irish word for top speed.
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Top speed in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for top speed?
The Irish for top speed is barrluas (pronounced “BAWR-loo-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce barrluas in Irish?
Barrluas is said like “BAWR-loo-us” (IPA /ˈbˠɑːɾˠl̪ˠuəsˠ/).
Does barrluas have a plural?
No plural form is given for barrluas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does barrluas change to bharrluas or mbarrluas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) barrluas becomes mo bharrluas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbarrluas (eclipsis).
How is 'barrluas' different from 'luas'?
'Luas' is speed in general, while 'barrluas' (barr, top, plus luas) is the maximum speed something can reach. 'Ar barrluas' means at full speed.
