HeyRuaHow to say “ambush” in Irish
- Irish:
- luíochán
- English:
- ambush, lying down
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEE-uh-khawn” /ˈl̪ˠiːəxaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- luíocháin (ambushes)
- Genitive singular:
- luíocháin, an luíocháin (e.g. suíomh an luíocháin, the site of the ambush)
- Genitive plural:
- luíochán, na luíochán (e.g. suíomhanna na luíochán, the sites of the ambushes)
What does “luíochán” mean?
“Luíochán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ambush
- A surprise attack made by people lying hidden in wait.Also: ambuscade, lying in wait, surprise attack.
1 other meaning: lying down
- 2lying down
- The act of lying down or being laid up, for example in bed through illness or childbirth.Also: lying in, confinement, laying up.
“Luíochán” with the article
The plural of ambush in Irish is luíocháin. Here is luíochán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Luíochán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using luíochán, the Irish word for ambush.
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Ambush in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ambush?
The Irish for ambush is luíochán (pronounced “LEE-uh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is luíocháin. Depending on context it can also mean lying down.
How do you pronounce luíochán in Irish?
Luíochán is said like “LEE-uh-khawn” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠiːəxaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of ambush in Irish?
The plural of luíochán is luíocháin; with the article, na luíocháin means “the ambushes”. The genitive plural is luíochán, as in suíomhanna na luíochán (the sites of the ambushes).
Does luíochán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Luíochán can mean ambush or lying down, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'to ambush someone' in Irish?
Use 'luíochán a dhéanamh ar dhuine', for example 'Rinne siad luíochán orthu', they ambushed them.
