HeyRuaHow to say “hand tool” in Irish
- Irish:
- lámhuirlis
- English:
- hand tool
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWV-ur-lish” /ˈlˠɑːwˌʊɾˠlʲɪʃ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lámhuirlisí (hand tools)
- Genitive singular:
- lámhuirlise, na lámhuirlise (e.g. cos na lámhuirlise, the handle of the hand tool)
- Genitive plural:
- lámhuirlisí, na lámhuirlisí (e.g. bosca lámhuirlisí, a toolbox)
What does “lámhuirlis” mean?
- hand tool
- A tool that is held and worked by hand rather than powered by a motor.Also: hand implement, manual tool, tool.
“Lámhuirlis” with the article
The plural of hand tool in Irish is lámhuirlisí. Here is lámhuirlis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lámhuirlis
the hand tool
No change after an
na lámhuirlisí
the hand tools
Plural: no change after na
“Lámhuirlis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lámhuirlis, the Irish word for hand tool.
Is lámhuirlis úsáideach é an casúr.
The hammer is a useful hand tool.
Cá bhfuil an lámhuirlis a bhí agam inné?
Where is the hand tool I had yesterday?
Cheannaigh m'athair lámhuirlisí nua sa siopa.
My father bought new hand tools in the shop.
Tá na lámhuirlisí go léir sa tseid.
All the hand tools are in the shed.
Bhris cos na lámhuirlise agus mé ag obair.
The handle of the hand tool broke while I was working.
Choinnigh sí a lámhuirlisí i mbosca adhmaid.
She kept her hand tools in a wooden box.
Is fearr liom lámhuirlis ná druil leictreach.
I prefer a hand tool to an electric drill.
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Hand tool in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hand tool?
The Irish for hand tool is lámhuirlis (pronounced “LAWV-ur-lish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lámhuirlisí.
How do you pronounce lámhuirlis in Irish?
Lámhuirlis is said like “LAWV-ur-lish” (IPA /ˈlˠɑːwˌʊɾˠlʲɪʃ/).
What is the plural of hand tool in Irish?
The plural of lámhuirlis is lámhuirlisí; with the article, na lámhuirlisí means “the hand tools”. The genitive plural is lámhuirlisí, as in bosca lámhuirlisí (a toolbox).
How is 'lámhuirlis' different from 'uirlis'?
'Uirlis' is any tool, while 'lámhuirlis' (lámh + uirlis) specifically means a tool used by hand, as opposed to a power tool.
