HeyRuaHow to say “ladle” in Irish
- Irish:
- ladar
- English:
- ladle, meddling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAD-ur” /ˈl̪ˠad̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- ladair (ladles)
- Genitive singular:
- ladair, an ladair (e.g. cos an ladair, the handle of the ladle)
- Genitive plural:
- ladar, na ladar (e.g. lámha na ladar, the handles of the ladles)
What does “ladar” mean?
“Ladar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ladle
- A large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids.Also: scoop, dipper.
1 other meaning: meddling
- 2meddling
- Interfering in something that is not your business, used in the phrase 'do ladar a chur isteach'.Also: interference, intrusion.
“Ladar” with the article
The plural of ladle in Irish is ladair. Here is ladar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ladar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ladar, the Irish word for ladle.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ladle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ladle?
The Irish for ladle is ladar (pronounced “LAD-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ladair. Depending on context it can also mean meddling.
How do you pronounce ladar in Irish?
Ladar is said like “LAD-ur” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠad̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of ladle in Irish?
The plural of ladar is ladair; with the article, na ladair means “the ladles”. The genitive plural is ladar, as in lámha na ladar (the handles of the ladles).
Does ladar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ladar can mean ladle or meddling, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What does 'do ladar a chur isteach' mean?
It means to interfere or meddle in something, like 'Ná cuir do ladar isteach ann', don't stick your oar in.
