HeyRuaHow to say “transport” in Irish
- Irish:
- iompras
- English:
- transport, carriage
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-pruss” /ˈʊmˠpˠɾˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- iomprais, an iomprais (e.g. costas iomprais, cost of transport)
What does “iompras” mean?
“Iompras” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- transport
- The carrying or conveying of people or goods from one place to another.Also: transportation, conveyance, carriage, carrying.
1 other meaning: carriage
- 2carriage
- The act of carrying something, or the way a person carries or bears themselves.Also: bearing, deportment, carrying.
“Iompras” with the article
Here is iompras after the article (an t-alt).
“Iompras” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iompras, the Irish word for transport.
Other nouns in Irish
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Transport in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for transport?
The Irish for transport is iompras (pronounced “UM-pruss”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean carriage.
How do you pronounce iompras in Irish?
Iompras is said like “UM-pruss” (IPA /ˈʊmˠpˠɾˠəsˠ/).
Does iompras have a plural?
No plural form is given for iompras in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does iompras have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iompras can mean transport or carriage, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iompras sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iompras (the transport), a hiompras (her transport), a n-iompras (their transport).
What is the difference between 'iompras' and 'iompar'?
'Iompras' is the usual word for transport as a system or service, as in 'iompras poiblí'. 'Iompar' is the verbal noun of 'iompair' (carrying) and also means behaviour or conduct.
