HeyRuaHow to say “herb” in Irish
- Irish:
- lus
- English:
- herb, plant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “luss” /l̪ˠʊsˠ/
- Plural:
- lusanna (herbs)
- Genitive singular:
- lusa, an lusa (e.g. duilleoga an lusa, the leaves of the herb)
- Genitive plural:
- lusanna, na lusanna (e.g. gairdín lusanna, herb garden)
What does “lus” mean?
“Lus” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- herb
- A small plant, especially one used for flavouring, medicine or with a particular property.Also: plant, wort, weed.
“Lus” with the article
The plural of herb in Irish is lusanna. Here is lus after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lus” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lus, 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 lus (pronounced “luss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lusanna. Depending on context it can also mean plant.
How do you pronounce lus in Irish?
Lus is said like “luss” (IPA /l̪ˠʊsˠ/).
What is the plural of herb in Irish?
The plural of lus is lusanna; with the article, na lusanna means “the herbs”. The genitive plural is lusanna, as in gairdín lusanna (herb garden).
Does lus have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lus can mean herb or plant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between lus and luibh?
Both mean herb or plant; luibh is the usual word for a herb, while lus appears especially in plant names such as lus na gréine (sunflower).
