HeyRuaHow to say “depression” in Irish
- Irish:
- lagbhrú
- English:
- depression
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOG-vroo” /ˈl̪ˠɑɡˌwɾˠuː/
- Plural:
- lagbhrúnna (depressions)
- Genitive singular:
- lagbhrú, an lagbhrú (e.g. lár an lagbhrú, the centre of the depression)
- Genitive plural:
- lagbhrúnna, na lagbhrúnna (e.g. sraith na lagbhrúnna, the series of the depressions)
What does “lagbhrú” mean?
- depression
- An area of low atmospheric pressure that usually brings unsettled, wet weather.Also: low pressure, low, trough.
“Lagbhrú” with the article
The plural of depression in Irish is lagbhrúnna. Here is lagbhrú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lagbhrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lagbhrú, the Irish word for depression.
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Depression in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for depression?
The Irish for depression is lagbhrú (pronounced “LOG-vroo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lagbhrúnna.
How do you pronounce lagbhrú in Irish?
Lagbhrú is said like “LOG-vroo” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɑɡˌwɾˠuː/).
What is the plural of depression in Irish?
The plural of lagbhrú is lagbhrúnna; with the article, na lagbhrúnna means “the depressions”. The genitive plural is lagbhrúnna, as in sraith na lagbhrúnna (the series of the depressions).
Does 'lagbhrú' mean depression in the mental sense?
No, 'lagbhrú' is only the weather term for low pressure. Mental depression is 'dúlagar' or 'galar dubhach'.
What is the opposite of 'lagbhrú'?
The opposite is 'ardbhrú', an area of high pressure, which usually brings settled weather.
