HeyRuaHow to say “lager” in Irish
- Irish:
- lágar
- English:
- lager
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAW-gur” /ˈl̪ˠaːɡəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lágair (lagers)
- Genitive singular:
- lágair, an lágair (e.g. pionta lágair, a pint of lager)
- Genitive plural:
- lágar, na lágar (e.g. praghas na lágar, the price of the lagers)
What does “lágar” mean?
- lager
- A light, pale type of beer, or a glass or can of it.Also: beer, pint of lager, lager beer.
“Lágar” with the article
The plural of lager in Irish is lágair. Here is lágar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lágar
the lager
No change after an
na lágair
the lagers
Plural: no change after na
“Lágar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lágar, the Irish word for lager.
Ba mhaith liom pionta lágair, le do thoil.
I'd like a pint of lager, please.
Níl an lágar seo fuar go leor.
This lager isn't cold enough.
Ólann m'athair lágar ag an deireadh seachtaine.
My father drinks lager at the weekend.
Tá cúpla lágar sa chuisneoir.
There are a couple of lagers in the fridge.
Is fearr léi leann dubh ná lágar.
She prefers stout to lager.
Díoltar lágar Gearmánach sa teach tábhairne sin.
German lager is sold in that pub.
Cheannaigh sé canna lágair sa siopa.
He bought a can of lager in the shop.
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Lager in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lager?
The Irish for lager is lágar (pronounced “LAW-gur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lágair.
How do you pronounce lágar in Irish?
Lágar is said like “LAW-gur” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaːɡəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of lager in Irish?
The plural of lágar is lágair; with the article, na lágair means “the lagers”. The genitive plural is lágar, as in praghas na lágar (the price of the lagers).
What is the difference between 'lágar' and 'beoir'?
'Beoir' is the general word for beer, while 'lágar' is specifically lager. You can order 'pionta beorach' or more precisely 'pionta lágair'.
