HeyRuaHow to say “lacquer” in Irish
- Irish:
- laicear
- English:
- lacquer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAK-er” /ˈl̪ˠakʲəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- laicir (lacquers)
- Genitive singular:
- laicir, an laicir (e.g. boladh an laicir, the smell of the lacquer)
- Genitive plural:
- laicear, na laicear (e.g. dathanna na laicear, the colours of the lacquers)
What does “laicear” mean?
- lacquer
- A hard, glossy coating applied to wood, metal or other surfaces to protect and decorate them.Also: varnish, lacquer finish, gloss coating.
“Laicear” with the article
The plural of lacquer in Irish is laicir. Here is laicear after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an laicear
the lacquer
No change after an
na laicir
the lacquers
Plural: no change after na
“Laicear” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using laicear, the Irish word for lacquer.
Chuir sé laicear ar an mbord nua.
He put lacquer on the new table.
Tá an laicear fós fliuch, ná leag lámh air.
The lacquer is still wet, don't touch it.
Bhí boladh láidir an laicir sa seomra.
The strong smell of the lacquer was in the room.
Díoltar laicir de gach dath sa siopa sin.
Lacquers of every colour are sold in that shop.
Tá bosca álainn clúdaithe le laicear dubh agam.
I have a beautiful box covered in black lacquer.
Thriomaigh an laicear go tapa sa ghrian.
The lacquer dried quickly in the sun.
Cuir dhá chiseal laicir ar an doras.
Put two coats of lacquer on the door.
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Lacquer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lacquer?
The Irish for lacquer is laicear (pronounced “LAK-er”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is laicir.
How do you pronounce laicear in Irish?
Laicear is said like “LAK-er” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠakʲəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of lacquer in Irish?
The plural of laicear is laicir; with the article, na laicir means “the lacquers”. The genitive plural is laicear, as in dathanna na laicear (the colours of the lacquers).
What is the difference between laicear and vearnais?
Laicear is lacquer, a hard glossy coating, while vearnais is varnish; in everyday use they overlap, but laicear is also used for hair lacquer (laicear gruaige).
