HeyRuaHow to say “labrador” in Irish
- Irish:
- labradór
- English:
- labrador
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAB-ruh-dawr” /ˈl̪ˠabˠɾˠəd̪ˠoːɾˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- labradóir (labradors)
- Genitive singular:
- labradóir, an labradóir (e.g. eireaball an labradóir, the labrador's tail)
- Genitive plural:
- labradór, na labradór (e.g. úinéirí labradór, labrador owners)
What does “labradór” mean?
- labrador
- A Labrador retriever, a large friendly breed of dog often used as a guide dog or gun dog.Also: labrador retriever, lab, retriever.
“Labradór” with the article
The plural of labrador in Irish is labradóir. Here is labradór after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an labradór
the labrador
No change after an
na labradóir
the labradors
Plural: no change after na
“Labradór” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using labradór, the Irish word for labrador.
Tá labradór dubh ag mo dheartháir.
My brother has a black labrador.
Bhí an labradór ag súgradh sa ghairdín.
The labrador was playing in the garden.
Is madra treorach é an labradór seo.
This labrador is a guide dog.
Thug mé mo labradór ag siúl ar an trá.
I took my labrador for a walk on the beach.
Tá dath órga ar fhionnadh an labradóir.
The labrador's fur is a golden colour.
Is breá leis na labradóir uisce.
Labradors love water.
Bhí na labradóir ag rith sa pháirc.
The labradors were running in the field.
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Labrador in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for labrador?
The Irish for labrador is labradór (pronounced “LAB-ruh-dawr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is labradóir.
How do you pronounce labradór in Irish?
Labradór is said like “LAB-ruh-dawr” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠabˠɾˠəd̪ˠoːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of labrador in Irish?
The plural of labradór is labradóir; with the article, na labradóir means “the labradors”. The genitive plural is labradór, as in úinéirí labradór (labrador owners).
Is labradór a proper noun in Irish?
No, the dog breed is written with a small letter, labradór, while the region of Canada is Labradór with a capital letter.
