HeyRuaHow to say “ham” in Irish
- Irish:
- liamhás
- English:
- ham
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEE-uh-vaws” /ˈlʲiəwaːsˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- liamhása (hams)
- Genitive singular:
- liamháis, an liamháis (e.g. slisín liamháis, a slice of ham)
- Genitive plural:
- liamhás, na liamhás (e.g. praghas na liamhás, the price of the hams)
What does “liamhás” mean?
- ham
- Meat from the leg or hindquarter of a pig, usually salted, smoked or cooked.Also: gammon, cooked ham, joint of ham.
“Liamhás” with the article
The plural of ham in Irish is liamhása. Here is liamhás after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an liamhás
the ham
No change after an
na liamhása
the hams
Plural: no change after na
“Liamhás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using liamhás, the Irish word for ham.
Ba mhaith liom ceapaire liamháis, le do thoil.
I'd like a ham sandwich, please.
Bhí liamhás againn don dinnéar Lá Nollag.
We had ham for dinner on Christmas Day.
Tá an liamhás sa chuisneoir.
The ham is in the fridge.
Ghearr sé an liamhás ina shlisní tanaí.
He cut the ham into thin slices.
Cheannaigh mé dhá liamhás sa siopa búistéara.
I bought two hams in the butcher's shop.
Tá blas iontach ar an liamhás seo.
This ham tastes wonderful.
Cuir píosa liamháis ar an bpíotsa.
Put a piece of ham on the pizza.
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Ham in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ham?
The Irish for ham is liamhás (pronounced “LEE-uh-vaws”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is liamhása.
How do you pronounce liamhás in Irish?
Liamhás is said like “LEE-uh-vaws” (IPA /ˈlʲiəwaːsˠ/).
What is the plural of ham in Irish?
The plural of liamhás is liamhása; with the article, na liamhása means “the hams”. The genitive plural is liamhás, as in praghas na liamhás (the price of the hams).
What is the difference between 'liamhás' and 'bagún'?
'Liamhás' is ham, usually a cooked joint or slices, while 'bagún' is bacon, cured pork usually fried in rashers. Pork in general is 'muiceoil'.
