HeyRuaHow to say “laurel” in Irish
- Irish:
- labhras
- English:
- laurel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOW-russ” /ˈl̪ˠəuɾˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- labhrais (laurels)
- Genitive singular:
- labhrais, an labhrais (e.g. duilleog labhrais, a laurel leaf)
- Genitive plural:
- labhras, na labhras (e.g. fál na labhras, the hedge of the laurels)
What does “labhras” mean?
- laurel
- An evergreen shrub or tree with glossy leaves, also known as bay.Also: bay, bay tree, bay laurel.
“Labhras” with the article
The plural of laurel in Irish is labhrais. Here is labhras after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an labhras
the laurel
No change after an
na labhrais
the laurels
Plural: no change after na
“Labhras” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using labhras, the Irish word for laurel.
Tá labhras ag fás os comhair an tí.
A laurel is growing in front of the house.
Chuir sé duilleog labhrais sa bhrat.
He put a bay leaf in the soup.
Tá an labhras sin an-ard anois.
That laurel is very tall now.
Ghearr mo dhaid na labhrais inné.
My dad cut the laurels yesterday.
Bhí fáinne labhrais ar a cheann.
He wore a laurel wreath on his head.
Chuireamar labhras nua sa ghairdín.
We planted a new laurel in the garden.
Tá éin ag neadú sa labhras.
Birds are nesting in the laurel.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Laurel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for laurel?
The Irish for laurel is labhras (pronounced “LOW-russ”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is labhrais.
How do you pronounce labhras in Irish?
Labhras is said like “LOW-russ” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠəuɾˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of laurel in Irish?
The plural of labhras is labhrais; with the article, na labhrais means “the laurels”. The genitive plural is labhras, as in fál na labhras (the hedge of the laurels).
Is labhras used for bay leaves in cooking?
Yes, a bay leaf is 'duilleog labhrais'.
