HeyRuaHow to say “flamingo” in Irish
- Irish:
- lasairéan
- English:
- flamingo
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAS-er-ayn” /ˈl̪ˠasˠəɾʲeːnˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lasairéin (flamingos)
- Genitive singular:
- lasairéin, an lasairéin (e.g. cosa an lasairéin, the flamingo's legs)
- Genitive plural:
- lasairéan, na lasairéan (e.g. ealta na lasairéan, the flock of flamingos)
What does “lasairéan” mean?
- flamingo
- A tall pink wading bird with long legs, a long neck and a bent bill.Also: pink wading bird.
“Lasairéan” with the article
The plural of flamingo in Irish is lasairéin. Here is lasairéan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lasairéan
the flamingo
No change after an
na lasairéin
the flamingos
Plural: no change after na
“Lasairéan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lasairéan, the Irish word for flamingo.
Is éan bándearg é an lasairéan.
The flamingo is a pink bird.
Chonaiceamar lasairéan sa zú inné.
We saw a flamingo at the zoo yesterday.
Seasann na lasairéin ar leathchos.
Flamingos stand on one leg.
Tá muineál an lasairéin an-fhada.
The flamingo's neck is very long.
Bhí na céadta lasairéan ar an loch.
There were hundreds of flamingos on the lake.
Tharraing mo dheirfiúr pictiúr de lasairéan.
My sister drew a picture of a flamingo.
Cén fáth a bhfuil dath bándearg ar an lasairéan?
Why is the flamingo pink?
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Flamingo in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flamingo?
The Irish for flamingo is lasairéan (pronounced “LAS-er-ayn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lasairéin.
How do you pronounce lasairéan in Irish?
Lasairéan is said like “LAS-er-ayn” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠasˠəɾʲeːnˠ/).
What is the plural of flamingo in Irish?
The plural of lasairéan is lasairéin; with the article, na lasairéin means “the flamingos”. The genitive plural is lasairéan, as in ealta na lasairéan (the flock of flamingos).
Is 'lasairéan' related to 'lasair'?
Yes, it is built on 'lasair' (flame), echoing the flame-like colour of the bird, just as English 'flamingo' is linked to flame.
