HeyRuaHow to say “crawling” in Irish
- Irish:
- lámhacán
- English:
- crawling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAW-uh-kawn” /ˈl̪ˠɑːwəkɑːnˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- lámhacáin, an lámhacáin (e.g. aois an lámhacáin, the crawling stage)
What does “lámhacán” mean?
- crawling
- Moving along on hands and knees, as a baby does before it can walk.Also: creeping, crawl, going on all fours.
“Lámhacán” with the article
Here is lámhacán after the article (an t-alt).
an lámhacán
the crawling
No change after an
“Lámhacán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lámhacán, the Irish word for crawling.
Tá an leanbh ag lámhacán anois.
The baby is crawling now.
Thosaigh sí ar lámhacán ag ocht mí.
She started crawling at eight months.
Chuaigh sé ar a lámhacán faoin mbord.
He crawled under the table.
Bhí sé ag lámhacán ar an urlár fuar.
He was crawling on the cold floor.
Is breá le mo mhac an lámhacán.
My son loves crawling.
Tháinig siad isteach ar a lámhacán.
They came in on all fours.
Níl sé ag siúl fós, tá sé ag lámhacán.
He isn't walking yet, he's crawling.
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Crawling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crawling?
The Irish for crawling is lámhacán (pronounced “LAW-uh-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce lámhacán in Irish?
Lámhacán is said like “LAW-uh-kawn” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɑːwəkɑːnˠ/).
Does lámhacán have a plural?
No plural form is given for lámhacán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say someone is crawling in Irish?
Use 'ag lámhacán' (tá sé ag lámhacán) or 'ar a lámhacán', literally 'on his crawling'.
