HeyRuaHow to say “duck” in Irish
- Irish:
- lacha
- English:
- duck
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAKH-uh” /ˈl̪ˠaxə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lachain (ducks)
- Genitive singular:
- lachan, na lachan (e.g. ubh lachan, a duck egg)
- Genitive plural:
- lachan, na lachan (e.g. scuaine na lachan, the line of the ducks)
What does “lacha” mean?
- duck
- A water bird with a flat bill and webbed feet, wild or kept on farms.Also: wild duck, mallard, drake.
“Lacha” with the article
The plural of duck in Irish is lachain. Here is lacha after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lacha
the duck
No change after an
na lachain
the ducks
Plural: no change after na
“Lacha” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lacha, the Irish word for duck.
Tá lacha ag snámh ar an loch.
There's a duck swimming on the lake.
Thug na páistí arán do na lachain.
The children gave bread to the ducks.
Bhí lacha rósta againn don dinnéar.
We had roast duck for dinner.
Chuala mé na lachain sa chlós.
I heard the ducks in the yard.
Tá an lacha bhán imithe ar strae.
The white duck has gone astray.
Coinníonn m'aintín lachain agus cearca ar an bhfeirm.
My aunt keeps ducks and hens on the farm.
Is maith liom uibheacha lachan ar maidin.
I like duck eggs in the morning.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Duck in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for duck?
The Irish for duck is lacha (pronounced “LAKH-uh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lachain.
How do you pronounce lacha in Irish?
Lacha is said like “LAKH-uh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaxə/).
What is the plural of duck in Irish?
The plural of lacha is lachain; with the article, na lachain means “the ducks”. The genitive plural is lachan, as in scuaine na lachan (the line of the ducks).
What is the Irish for a male duck, a drake?
A drake is 'bardal'; 'lacha' is the general word and also means the female duck.
How do you say 'like water off a duck's back' in Irish?
A common way is 'mar a bheadh uisce ar dhroim lachan'.
