HeyRuaHow to say “basking shark” in Irish
- Irish:
- liamhán
- English:
- basking shark
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LYEE-uh-vawn” /ˈlʲiəvˠaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- liamháin (basking sharks)
- Genitive singular:
- liamháin, an liamháin (e.g. ola an liamháin, basking shark oil)
- Genitive plural:
- liamhán, na liamhán (e.g. seilg na liamhán, the hunting of the basking sharks)
What does “liamhán” mean?
- basking shark
- A very large, slow-moving shark that feeds on plankton and is often seen near the surface off the west coast of Ireland.Also: sunfish, shark.
“Liamhán” with the article
The plural of basking shark in Irish is liamháin. Here is liamhán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an liamhán
the basking shark
No change after an
na liamháin
the basking sharks
Plural: no change after na
“Liamhán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using liamhán, the Irish word for basking shark.
Chonaiceamar liamhán mór in aice leis an mbád.
We saw a big basking shark beside the boat.
Bhíodh na hiascairí ag seilg an liamháin fadó.
Fishermen used to hunt the basking shark long ago.
Tá an liamhán ar an iasc is mó in uiscí na hÉireann.
The basking shark is the biggest fish in Irish waters.
Bíonn liamháin le feiceáil san earrach agus sa samhradh.
Basking sharks can be seen in spring and summer.
Ní dhéanann an liamhán dochar do dhaoine.
The basking shark does no harm to people.
Bhí eite an liamháin os cionn an uisce.
The basking shark's fin was above the water.
Tá cosc anois ar liamháin a mharú.
Killing basking sharks is now banned.
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Basking shark in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for basking shark?
The Irish for basking shark is liamhán (pronounced “LYEE-uh-vawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is liamháin.
How do you pronounce liamhán in Irish?
Liamhán is said like “LYEE-uh-vawn” (IPA /ˈlʲiəvˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of basking shark in Irish?
The plural of liamhán is liamháin; with the article, na liamháin means “the basking sharks”. The genitive plural is liamhán, as in seilg na liamhán (the hunting of the basking sharks).
What is the difference between 'liamhán' and 'siorc'?
'Siorc' is the general word for a shark, while 'liamhán' (also called 'liamhán gréine') refers specifically to the basking shark.
