HeyRuaHow to say “handle” in Irish
- Irish:
- hanla
- English:
- handle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HAN-luh” /ˈhan̪ˠəl̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- hanlaí (handles)
- Genitive singular:
- hanla, an hanla (e.g. fad an hanla, length of the handle)
- Genitive plural:
- hanlaí, na hanlaí (e.g. greim na hanlaí, the grip of the handles)
What does “hanla” mean?
- handle
- The part of an object such as a cup, door, tool or bag that you hold it by.Also: grip, hilt, haft.
Other Irish words for handle: láimhseáil (handle), dornchla (handle), láimhsigh (handle)
“Hanla” with the article
The plural of handle in Irish is hanlaí. Here is hanla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Hanla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using hanla, the Irish word for handle.
Other nouns in Irish
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Handle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for handle?
The Irish for handle is hanla (pronounced “HAN-luh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is hanlaí.
How do you pronounce hanla in Irish?
Hanla is said like “HAN-luh” (IPA /ˈhan̪ˠəl̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of handle in Irish?
The plural of hanla is hanlaí; with the article, na hanlaí means “the handles”. The genitive plural is hanlaí, as in greim na hanlaí (the grip of the handles).
Is 'hanla' the same as 'murlán'?
Not quite: 'murlán' is a round knob on a door, while 'hanla' is a handle in general, such as on a cup or bag. 'Lámh' is also used for the handle of a tool, as in 'lámh na sluaiste'.
