HeyRuaHow to say “injury” in Irish
- Irish:
- lot
- English:
- injury, destruction
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- loit, to spoil (ag lot, spoiling)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “lut” /l̪ˠɔt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- loit (injuries)
- Genitive singular:
- loit, an loit (e.g. méid an loit, the extent of the injury)
- Genitive plural:
- lot, na lot (e.g. leigheas na lot, the healing of the injuries)
What does “lot” mean?
“Lot” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- injury
- Harm or damage done to a person or thing; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'loit' (injure, damage).Also: damage, harm, hurt, injuring.
1 other meaning: destruction
- 2destruction
- The spoiling, ruining or defacing of something.Also: spoiling, ruin, defacement, mutilation.
Other Irish words for injury: gortú (injury)
“Lot” as a verbal noun
After ag, lot means spoiling: it is the verbal noun of the verb loit (to spoil). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Lot” with the article
The plural of injury in Irish is loit. Here is lot after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lot” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lot, the Irish word for injury.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Injury in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for injury?
The Irish for injury is lot (pronounced “lut”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is loit. Depending on context it can also mean destruction.
How do you pronounce lot in Irish?
Lot is said like “lut” (IPA /l̪ˠɔt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of injury in Irish?
The plural of lot is loit; with the article, na loit means “the injuries”. The genitive plural is lot, as in leigheas na lot (the healing of the injuries).
Does lot have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lot can mean injury or destruction, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How does 'lot' differ from 'damáiste'?
'Damáiste' is the everyday word for damage, while 'lot' is the verbal noun of 'loit' and is more literary, often suggesting spoiling or injury.
