HeyRuaHow to say “ashes” in Irish
- Irish:
- luaithreamhán
- English:
- ashes, ash heap
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LOO-uh-ruh-vawn” /ˈl̪ˠuəhɾʲəwaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- luaithreamháin (ashes)
- Genitive singular:
- luaithreamháin, an luaithreamháin (e.g. dath an luaithreamháin, the colour of the ashes)
- Genitive plural:
- luaithreamhán, na luaithreamhán (e.g. boladh na luaithreamhán, the smell of the ashes)
What does “luaithreamhán” mean?
“Luaithreamhán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ashes
- The powdery remains left after something has been burned, such as in a fire or volcano.Also: ash, cinders, embers.
1 other meaning: ash heap
- 2ash heap
- A pile of ashes, especially one cleared out from a fire.Also: ash pile, ash pit.
Other Irish words for ashes: luaith (ashes), luaithreach (ashes)
“Luaithreamhán” with the article
The plural of ashes in Irish is luaithreamháin. Here is luaithreamhán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Luaithreamhán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using luaithreamhán, the Irish word for ashes.
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Ashes in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ashes?
The Irish for ashes is luaithreamhán (pronounced “LOO-uh-ruh-vawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is luaithreamháin. Depending on context it can also mean ash heap.
How do you pronounce luaithreamhán in Irish?
Luaithreamhán is said like “LOO-uh-ruh-vawn” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠuəhɾʲəwaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of ashes in Irish?
The plural of luaithreamhán is luaithreamháin; with the article, na luaithreamháin means “the ashes”. The genitive plural is luaithreamhán, as in boladh na luaithreamhán (the smell of the ashes).
Does luaithreamhán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Luaithreamhán can mean ashes or ash heap, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'luaithreamhán' and 'luaith'?
Both mean ashes; 'luaith' is the basic word, while 'luaithreamhán' often suggests a heap or mass of ashes, as in 'luaithreamhán bolcánach'.
