HeyRuaHow to say “handling” in Irish
- Irish:
- láimhseáil
- English:
- handling, management, handball
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- láimhseáil, to handle (ag láimhseáil, handling)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWV-shawl” /ˈl̪ˠaːvʲʃaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- láimhseála, na láimhseála (e.g. costas láimhseála, handling charge)
What does “láimhseáil” mean?
“Láimhseáil” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- handling
- The act of handling, touching or manipulating something with the hands; the verbal noun of the verb láimhseáil.Also: manipulation, touching.
2 other meanings: management or handball
“Láimhseáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, láimhseáil means handling: it is the verbal noun of the verb láimhseáil (to handle). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Láimhseáil” with the article
Here is láimhseáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Láimhseáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using láimhseáil, the Irish word for handling.
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Handling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for handling?
The Irish for handling is láimhseáil (pronounced “LAWV-shawl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean management or handball.
How do you pronounce láimhseáil in Irish?
Láimhseáil is said like “LAWV-shawl” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaːvʲʃaːlʲ/).
Does láimhseáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for láimhseáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does láimhseáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Láimhseáil can mean handling, management or handball, depending on context; the first is the most common. Láimhseáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to handle.
Is láimhseáil related to lámh?
Yes, láimhseáil comes from lámh 'hand', so its basic meaning is handling something with the hands, extended to managing a matter.
How do I say 'handball' as a foul in Irish football?
The foul is called láimhseáil, for example 'saorchic as láimhseáil', a free for handball.
