HeyRuaHow to say “herbivore” in Irish
- Irish:
- luibhiteoir
- English:
- herbivore
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LIV-ih-tyohr” /ˈl̠ʲɪvʲɪtʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- luibhiteoirí (herbivores)
- Genitive singular:
- luibhiteora, an luibhiteora (e.g. fiacla an luibhiteora, the teeth of the herbivore)
- Genitive plural:
- luibhiteoirí, na luibhiteoirí (e.g. aiste bia na luibhiteoirí, the diet of the herbivores)
What does “luibhiteoir” mean?
- herbivore
- An animal that feeds only or mainly on plants.Also: plant eater, herbivorous animal.
“Luibhiteoir” with the article
The plural of herbivore in Irish is luibhiteoirí. Here is luibhiteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Luibhiteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using luibhiteoir, the Irish word for herbivore.
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Herbivore in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for herbivore?
The Irish for herbivore is luibhiteoir (pronounced “LIV-ih-tyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is luibhiteoirí.
How do you pronounce luibhiteoir in Irish?
Luibhiteoir is said like “LIV-ih-tyohr” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲɪvʲɪtʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of herbivore in Irish?
The plural of luibhiteoir is luibhiteoirí; with the article, na luibhiteoirí means “the herbivores”. The genitive plural is luibhiteoirí, as in aiste bia na luibhiteoirí (the diet of the herbivores).
What are the Irish words for carnivore and omnivore?
A carnivore is 'feoiliteoir' and an omnivore is 'uileiteoir', both formed like 'luibhiteoir' with the ending -iteoir meaning eater.
