HeyRuaHow to say “glove” in Irish
- Irish:
- lámhainn
- English:
- glove
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAW-vin” /ˈl̪ˠɑːwənʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lámhainní (gloves)
- Genitive singular:
- lámhainne, na lámhainne (e.g. méar na lámhainne, the finger of the glove)
- Genitive plural:
- lámhainní, na lámhainní (e.g. dath na lámhainní, the colour of the gloves)
What does “lámhainn” mean?
- glove
- A covering for the hand with a separate part for each finger.Also: gloves, mitten, gauntlet.
Other Irish words for glove: miotóg (glove)
“Lámhainn” with the article
The plural of glove in Irish is lámhainní. Here is lámhainn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lámhainn
the glove
No change after an
na lámhainní
the gloves
Plural: no change after na
“Lámhainn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lámhainn, the Irish word for glove.
Chaill mé lámhainn ar an mbus inné.
I lost a glove on the bus yesterday.
Tá an lámhainn seo róbheag dom.
This glove is too small for me.
Cuir ort do lámhainní, tá sé fuar.
Put on your gloves, it's cold.
Cheannaigh mé péire lámhainní olla sa siopa.
I bought a pair of woollen gloves in the shop.
Tá poll i mo lámhainn.
There's a hole in my glove.
Bhí dath dearg ar na lámhainní a fuair sí.
The gloves she got were red.
Fágadh lámhainní an chúil báire sa seomra feistis.
The goalkeeper's gloves were left in the dressing room.
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Glove in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for glove?
The Irish for glove is lámhainn (pronounced “LAW-vin”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lámhainní.
How do you pronounce lámhainn in Irish?
Lámhainn is said like “LAW-vin” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɑːwənʲ/).
What is the plural of glove in Irish?
The plural of lámhainn is lámhainní; with the article, na lámhainní means “the gloves”. The genitive plural is lámhainní, as in dath na lámhainní (the colour of the gloves).
What is the difference between 'lámhainn' and 'miotóg'?
'Lámhainn' is the usual word for a glove with fingers, while 'miotóg' is a mitten, though in some dialects 'miotóg' is used for glove generally.
