HeyRuaHow to say “herb garden” in Irish
- Irish:
- luibhghairdín
- English:
- herb garden, botanic garden
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LIV-ghar-deen” /ˈl̪ˠɪvˌɣaːɾʲdʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- luibhghairdíní (herb gardens)
- Genitive singular:
- luibhghairdín, an luibhghairdín (e.g. geata an luibhghairdín, the gate of the herb garden)
- Genitive plural:
- luibhghairdíní, na luibhghairdíní (e.g. cúram na luibhghairdíní, the care of the herb gardens)
What does “luibhghairdín” mean?
“Luibhghairdín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- herb garden
- A garden where herbs are grown, for cooking or medicine.Also: herb bed, physic garden, kitchen garden.
1 other meaning: botanic garden
- 2botanic garden
- A garden where many kinds of plants are grown and kept for study and display.Also: botanical garden.
“Luibhghairdín” with the article
The plural of herb garden in Irish is luibhghairdíní. Here is luibhghairdín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Luibhghairdín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using luibhghairdín, the Irish word for herb garden.
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Herb garden in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for herb garden?
The Irish for herb garden is luibhghairdín (pronounced “LIV-ghar-deen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is luibhghairdíní. Depending on context it can also mean botanic garden.
How do you pronounce luibhghairdín in Irish?
Luibhghairdín is said like “LIV-ghar-deen” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɪvˌɣaːɾʲdʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of herb garden in Irish?
The plural of luibhghairdín is luibhghairdíní; with the article, na luibhghairdíní means “the herb gardens”. The genitive plural is luibhghairdíní, as in cúram na luibhghairdíní (the care of the herb gardens).
Does luibhghairdín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Luibhghairdín can mean herb garden or botanic garden, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is luibhghairdín formed?
It combines luibh (herb, plant) with gairdín (garden), with lenition of the second element, giving luibhghairdín.
