HeyRuaHow to say “handling” in Irish
- Irish:
- láimhsiú
- English:
- handling, manipulation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- láimhsigh, to handle (ag láimhsiú, handling)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAW-vshoo” /ˈl̪ˠaːvʲʃuː/
- Genitive singular:
- láimhsithe, an láimhsithe (e.g. treoracha láimhsithe, handling instructions)
What does “láimhsiú” mean?
“Láimhsiú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- handling
- The act of handling, touching or dealing with something; the verbal noun of the verb láimhsigh.Also: manipulation, dealing with, management.
1 other meaning: manipulation
- 2manipulation
- Skilful use or treatment of something, such as data, a tool or a situation.Also: processing, use.
Other Irish words for handling: déileáil (dealing), láimhseáil (handling)
“Láimhsiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, láimhsiú means handling: it is the verbal noun of the verb láimhsigh (to handle). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Láimhsiú” with the article
Here is láimhsiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Láimhsiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using láimhsiú, the Irish word for handling.
Other nouns in Irish
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Handling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for handling?
The Irish for handling is láimhsiú (pronounced “LAW-vshoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean manipulation.
How do you pronounce láimhsiú in Irish?
Láimhsiú is said like “LAW-vshoo” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaːvʲʃuː/).
Does láimhsiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for láimhsiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does láimhsiú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Láimhsiú can mean handling or manipulation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is láimhsiú related to lámh?
Láimhsiú comes from lámh, hand, through the verb láimhsigh, so it literally means handling something.
