HeyRuaHow to say “landing net” in Irish
- Irish:
- lúbach
- English:
- landing net
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LOO-bukh” /ˈl̪ˠuːbˠəx/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lúbacha (landing nets)
- Genitive singular:
- lúbaí, na lúbaí (e.g. cos na lúbaí, the handle of the landing net)
- Genitive plural:
- lúbach, na lúbach (e.g. praghas na lúbach, the price of the landing nets)
What does “lúbach” mean?
- landing net
- A small net on a handle or hoop used to lift a hooked fish out of the water.Also: dip net, hand net.
“Lúbach” with the article
The plural of landing net in Irish is lúbacha. Here is lúbach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lúbach
the landing net
No change after an
na lúbacha
the landing nets
Plural: no change after na
“Lúbach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lúbach, the Irish word for landing net.
Tabhair dom an lúbach go tapa.
Give me the landing net quickly.
Thóg sé an breac leis an lúbach.
He lifted the trout with the landing net.
Tá poll i mo lúbach.
There is a hole in my landing net.
Bhí an t-iasc mór sa lúbach.
The big fish was in the landing net.
Briseadh cos na lúbaí.
The handle of the landing net was broken.
Ceannaíodh dhá lúbach nua don chlub.
Two new landing nets were bought for the club.
Ní raibh lúbach ag an iascaire.
The angler had no landing net.
Other nouns in Irish
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Landing net in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for landing net?
The Irish for landing net is lúbach (pronounced “LOO-bukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lúbacha.
How do you pronounce lúbach in Irish?
Lúbach is said like “LOO-bukh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠuːbˠəx/).
What is the plural of landing net in Irish?
The plural of lúbach is lúbacha; with the article, na lúbacha means “the landing nets”. The genitive plural is lúbach, as in praghas na lúbach (the price of the landing nets).
Is 'lúbach' the same as 'líon'?
No. 'Líon' is a general word for a net, while 'lúbach' is specifically a small landing net used by anglers to lift a fish from the water.
