HeyRuaHow to say “herb” in Irish
- Irish:
- glasluibh
- English:
- herb
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GLAS-liv” /ˈɡlˠasˌlˠɪvʲ/
- Plural:
- glasluibheanna (herbs)
- Genitive singular:
- glasluibhe, na glasluibhe (e.g. boladh na glasluibhe, the smell of the herb)
- Genitive plural:
- glasluibheanna, na nglasluibheanna (e.g. gairdín glasluibheanna, herb garden)
What does “glasluibh” mean?
- herb
- A green leafy plant, especially one used in cooking or medicine.Also: green plant, pot-herb, green herb.
Other Irish words for herb: luibh (herb), lus (herb), peirsil (parsley)
“Glasluibh” with the article
The plural of herb in Irish is glasluibheanna. Here is glasluibh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Glasluibh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glasluibh, the Irish word for herb.
Other nouns in Irish
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Herb in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for herb?
The Irish for herb is glasluibh (pronounced “GLAS-liv”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is glasluibheanna.
How do you pronounce glasluibh in Irish?
Glasluibh is said like “GLAS-liv” (IPA /ˈɡlˠasˌlˠɪvʲ/).
What is the plural of herb in Irish?
The plural of glasluibh is glasluibheanna; with the article, na glasluibheanna means “the herbs”. The genitive plural is glasluibheanna, as in gairdín glasluibheanna (herb garden).
Why does glasluibh change to ghlasluibh or nglasluibh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glasluibh becomes mo ghlasluibh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglasluibh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'glasluibh' and 'luibh'?
'Luibh' is the general word for a herb or plant, while 'glasluibh' specifically suggests a green leafy herb. In everyday speech 'luibh' is more common.
