HeyRuaHow to say “underpass” in Irish
- Irish:
- íosbhealach
- English:
- underpass
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EES-val-ukh” /ˈiːsˌvʲal̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- íosbhealaí (underpasses)
- Genitive singular:
- íosbhealaigh, an íosbhealaigh (e.g. bun an íosbhealaigh, the bottom of the underpass)
- Genitive plural:
- íosbhealaí, na n-íosbhealaí (e.g. soilsiú na n-íosbhealaí, the lighting of the underpasses)
What does “íosbhealach” mean?
- underpass
- A passage or road that goes underneath another road, a railway or a bridge.Also: subway, pedestrian underpass, space under a bridge.
“Íosbhealach” with the article
The plural of underpass in Irish is íosbhealaí. Here is íosbhealach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Íosbhealach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using íosbhealach, the Irish word for underpass.
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Underpass in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for underpass?
The Irish for underpass is íosbhealach (pronounced “EES-val-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is íosbhealaí.
How do you pronounce íosbhealach in Irish?
Íosbhealach is said like “EES-val-ukh” (IPA /ˈiːsˌvʲal̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of underpass in Irish?
The plural of íosbhealach is íosbhealaí; with the article, na híosbhealaí means “the underpasses”. The genitive plural is íosbhealaí, as in soilsiú na n-íosbhealaí (the lighting of the underpasses).
Why does íosbhealach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-íosbhealach (the underpass), a híosbhealach (her underpass), a n-íosbhealach (their underpass), na híosbhealaí (the underpasses).
What is the difference between 'íosbhealach' and 'tollán'?
An 'íosbhealach' is a short passage under a road or railway, while a 'tollán' is a tunnel, usually longer and through a hill or under water.
