HeyRuaHow to say “label” in Irish
- Irish:
- lipéad
- English:
- label
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LIP-ay-ud” /ˈlʲɪpʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- lipéid (labels)
- Genitive singular:
- lipéid, an lipéid (e.g. dath an lipéid, the colour of the label)
- Genitive plural:
- lipéad, na lipéad (e.g. bileog na lipéad, the sheet of labels)
What does “lipéad” mean?
- label
- A small piece of paper, cloth or similar material attached to something to give information about it.Also: tag, sticker, ticket.
Other Irish words for label: marcáil (mark), clib (tag), clibín (tag)
“Lipéad” with the article
The plural of label in Irish is lipéid. Here is lipéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lipéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lipéad, the Irish word for label.
Other nouns in Irish
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Label in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for label?
The Irish for label is lipéad (pronounced “LIP-ay-ud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lipéid.
How do you pronounce lipéad in Irish?
Lipéad is said like “LIP-ay-ud” (IPA /ˈlʲɪpʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of label in Irish?
The plural of lipéad is lipéid; with the article, na lipéid means “the labels”. The genitive plural is lipéad, as in bileog na lipéad (the sheet of labels).
What is the difference between 'lipéad' and 'clib'?
'Lipéad' is a label, often stuck or printed on something, while 'clib' is usually a tag tied or hung on, as on clothes or luggage; both are also used online for tags.
