Thóg siad fál timpeall na feirme.
They built a fence around the farm.
A2
Irish word
timpeall
round
nounmasculine/ˈtʲiːmʲpˠəl̪ˠ/
timpeall means “round” in Irish and is used as a noun. Its recorded IPA pronunciation is /ˈtʲiːmʲpˠəl̪ˠ/.
Definitions
- ambit
- girth
- surrounding
- circumference
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | timpeall |
| Séimhiú | thimpeall |
| Urú | dtimpeall |
timpeall in context
Chuir sí páipéar thar timpeall air.
She put paper around it.
A2
Ach an ndeachaigh sé timpeall na cruinne i ndáiríre?
But did he really go around the world?
A2
Bhailigh na páistí timpeall air.
The children gathered around him.
A2
Fuair siad faoiseamh ón bhfuacht nuair a chuir siad a lámha timpeall na gcupán te.
They got relief from the cold when they put their hands around the warm cups.
B2
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