HeyRuaHow to say “lamp” in Irish
- Irish:
- lampa
- English:
- lamp
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAM-puh” /ˈl̪ˠamˠpˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lampaí (lamps)
- Genitive singular:
- lampa, an lampa (e.g. solas an lampa, the light of the lamp)
- Genitive plural:
- lampaí, na lampaí (e.g. solas na lampaí, the light of the lamps)
What does “lampa” mean?
- lamp
- A device that gives light, using oil, gas or electricity.Also: light, lantern, oil lamp.
Other Irish words for lamp: lóchrann (lantern), laindéar (lantern)
“Lampa” with the article
The plural of lamp in Irish is lampaí. Here is lampa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lampa
the lamp
No change after an
na lampaí
the lamps
Plural: no change after na
“Lampa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lampa, the Irish word for lamp.
Las an lampa, tá sé ag éirí dorcha.
Light the lamp, it's getting dark.
Tá lampa nua ar an mbord.
There's a new lamp on the table.
Bhris an bolgán i mo lampa.
The bulb in my lamp broke.
Cheannaigh sí dhá lampa sa siopa.
She bought two lamps in the shop.
Bhí na lampaí go léir múchta.
All the lamps were off.
Cuir ola sa lampa, le do thoil.
Put oil in the lamp, please.
Ní raibh solas an lampa láidir go leor.
The light of the lamp wasn't strong enough.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Lamp in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lamp?
The Irish for lamp is lampa (pronounced “LAM-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lampaí.
How do you pronounce lampa in Irish?
Lampa is said like “LAM-puh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠamˠpˠə/).
What is the plural of lamp in Irish?
The plural of lampa is lampaí; with the article, na lampaí means “the lamps”. The genitive plural is lampaí, as in solas na lampaí (the light of the lamps).
What is the difference between 'lampa' and 'laindéar'?
'Lampa' is a general lamp, often fixed or on a table, while 'laindéar' is a lantern, usually carried by hand.
