HeyRuaHow to say “walkway” in Irish
- Irish:
- siúlbhealach
- English:
- walkway
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHOOL-val-ukh” /ˈʃuːlˌvʲalˠəx/
- Plural:
- siúlbhealaí (walkways)
- Genitive singular:
- siúlbhealaigh, an tsiúlbhealaigh (e.g. ceann an tsiúlbhealaigh, the end of the walkway)
- Genitive plural:
- siúlbhealaí, na siúlbhealaí (e.g. líonra na siúlbhealaí, the network of the walkways)
What does “siúlbhealach” mean?
- walkway
- A path or passage built for people to walk along.Also: footpath, pedestrian path, promenade.
“Siúlbhealach” with the article
The plural of walkway in Irish is siúlbhealaí. Here is siúlbhealach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Siúlbhealach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using siúlbhealach, the Irish word for walkway.
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Walkway in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for walkway?
The Irish for walkway is siúlbhealach (pronounced “SHOOL-val-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is siúlbhealaí.
How do you pronounce siúlbhealach in Irish?
Siúlbhealach is said like “SHOOL-val-ukh” (IPA /ˈʃuːlˌvʲalˠəx/).
What is the plural of walkway in Irish?
The plural of siúlbhealach is siúlbhealaí; with the article, na siúlbhealaí means “the walkways”. The genitive plural is siúlbhealaí, as in líonra na siúlbhealaí (the network of the walkways).
Why does siúlbhealach change to shiúlbhealach?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shiúlbhealach. After ár (our) it stays ár siúlbhealach, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'siúlbhealach' different from 'cosán'?
'Cosán' is the everyday word for a path or footpath, while 'siúlbhealach' is a built walkway, often in parks, along rivers or between buildings.
