HeyRuaHow to say “tramway” in Irish
- Irish:
- trambhealach
- English:
- tramway
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TRAM-val-akh” /ˈt̪ˠɾˠamˌvʲalˠəx/
- Plural:
- trambhealaí (tramways)
- Genitive singular:
- trambhealaigh, an trambhealaigh (e.g. ráillí an trambhealaigh, the tramway rails)
- Genitive plural:
- trambhealaí, na dtrambhealaí (e.g. tógáil na dtrambhealaí, the building of the tramways)
What does “trambhealach” mean?
- tramway
- A track laid in a street or along a route on which trams run.Also: tram line, tramline, tram track.
“Trambhealach” with the article
The plural of tramway in Irish is trambhealaí. Here is trambhealach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Trambhealach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using trambhealach, the Irish word for tramway.
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Tramway in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tramway?
The Irish for tramway is trambhealach (pronounced “TRAM-val-akh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is trambhealaí.
How do you pronounce trambhealach in Irish?
Trambhealach is said like “TRAM-val-akh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɾˠamˌvʲalˠəx/).
What is the plural of tramway in Irish?
The plural of trambhealach is trambhealaí; with the article, na trambhealaí means “the tramways”. The genitive plural is trambhealaí, as in tógáil na dtrambhealaí (the building of the tramways).
Why does trambhealach change to thrambhealach or dtrambhealach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) trambhealach becomes mo thrambhealach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtrambhealach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'trambhealach' and 'tram'?
'Tram' is the vehicle itself, while 'trambhealach' is the track or route it runs on.
