HeyRuaHow to say “duckling” in Irish
- Irish:
- lachín
- English:
- duckling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAKH-een” /ˈl̪ˠaxiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lachíní
- Genitive singular:
- lachín, na lachín (e.g. cleití na lachín, the duckling's feathers)
- Genitive plural:
- lachíní, na lachíní (e.g. máthair na lachíní, the ducklings' mother)
What does “lachín” mean?
- duckling
- A young duck, or a small duck.Also: young duck, little duck.
“Lachín” with the article
The plural of duckling in Irish is lachíní. Here is lachín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lachín
the duckling
No change after an
na lachíní
the duckling (plural)
Plural: no change after na
“Lachín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lachín, the Irish word for duckling.
Tá lachín buí ag snámh ar an lochán.
A yellow duckling is swimming on the pond.
Lean an lachín a mháthair go dtí an t-uisce.
The duckling followed its mother to the water.
Bhí na lachíní ag siúl i líne.
The ducklings were walking in a line.
Thug mé arán do na lachíní sa pháirc.
I gave bread to the ducklings in the park.
Chonaic mé mo chéad lachín inné.
I saw my first duckling yesterday.
Bhí cleití an lachín bog agus clúmhach.
The duckling's feathers were soft and downy.
Tá seacht lachín nua ar an bhfeirm.
There are seven new ducklings on the farm.
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Duckling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for duckling?
The Irish for duckling is lachín (pronounced “LAKH-een”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lachíní.
How do you pronounce lachín in Irish?
Lachín is said like “LAKH-een” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaxiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of duckling in Irish?
The plural of lachín is lachíní; with the article, it is na lachíní. The genitive plural is lachíní, as in máthair na lachíní (the ducklings' mother).
How is lachín related to lacha?
Lachín is lacha 'duck' with the diminutive ending -ín, so it means a duckling or little duck.
