HeyRuaHow to say “lava” in Irish
- Irish:
- laibhe
- English:
- lava
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAV-uh” /ˈl̪ˠavʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- laibhe, na laibhe (e.g. sruth laibhe, a stream of lava)
What does “laibhe” mean?
- lava
- Hot molten rock that flows out of a volcano, or the rock formed when it cools and hardens.Also: molten rock, volcanic rock, magma.
“Laibhe” with the article
Here is laibhe after the article (an t-alt).
an laibhe
the lava
No change after an
“Laibhe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using laibhe, the Irish word for lava.
Tháinig laibhe amach as an mbolcán aréir.
Lava came out of the volcano last night.
Bhí an laibhe dearg agus an-te ar fad.
The lava was red and extremely hot.
Chonaiceamar sruth laibhe ag dul síos an sliabh.
We saw a stream of lava going down the mountain.
Clúdaíodh an baile le laibhe.
The town was covered with lava.
Tá an talamh dubh mar gheall ar an laibhe.
The ground is black because of the lava.
Fuaraíonn laibhe agus déantar carraig di.
Lava cools and turns into rock.
Bhí teas na laibhe le mothú i bhfad uainn.
The heat of the lava could be felt far away.
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Lava in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lava?
The Irish for lava is laibhe (pronounced “LAV-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce laibhe in Irish?
Laibhe is said like “LAV-uh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠavʲə/).
Does laibhe have a plural?
No plural form is given for laibhe in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the Irish for volcano, which goes with laibhe?
A volcano is 'bolcán', and an eruption of lava is 'brúchtadh'. You might say 'tá laibhe ag sileadh ón mbolcán', lava is flowing from the volcano.
