roundabout in Irish

roundabout in Irish is compal, timpeallán, timpeallán spraoi — roundabout means a road junction where traffic circles around a central island instead of stopping at lights.

roundabout in Irish

compal

noun

(chiefly, UK, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and) A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island.

timpeallán

noun

(chiefly, UK, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and) A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island.

timpeallán spraoi

noun

What does "roundabout" mean?

noun A road junction where traffic circles around a central island instead of stopping at lights.
"Take the third exit at the roundabout."
noun A spinning platform in a playground that children ride on.
"The kids begged to be pushed faster on the roundabout."
adjective Indirect or longer than necessary; not going straight to the point.
"He gave a roundabout answer instead of just saying no."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

roundabout in a sentence

Take the third exit at the roundabout.
UK drivers navigate roundabouts far more often than Americans do.
The kids begged to be pushed faster on the roundabout.
He gave a roundabout answer instead of just saying no.

Similar words in Irish

circle

Common Irish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "roundabout" in Irish?

"roundabout" in Irish is compal, timpeallán, timpeallán spraoi. roundabout means: A road junction where traffic circles around a central island instead of stopping at lights.

How do you use "roundabout" in a sentence?

Example: "Take the third exit at the roundabout." In Irish, "roundabout" is compal, timpeallán, timpeallán spraoi.

Are there other ways to say "roundabout" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 3 translations listed for "roundabout": compal, timpeallán, timpeallán spraoi.

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