HeyRuaHow to say “lavender” in Irish
- Irish:
- labhandar
- English:
- lavender
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOW-un-dur” /ˈl̪ˠəun̪ˠd̪ˠəɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- labhandair, an labhandair (e.g. boladh an labhandair, the smell of the lavender)
What does “labhandar” mean?
- lavender
- A fragrant shrub with purple flowers, or the dried flowers and oil made from it.Also: lavender plant, lavender flower, lavender oil.
“Labhandar” with the article
Here is labhandar after the article (an t-alt).
an labhandar
the lavender
No change after an
“Labhandar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using labhandar, the Irish word for lavender.
Tá labhandar ag fás sa ghairdín.
Lavender is growing in the garden.
Is breá liom boladh an labhandair.
I love the smell of lavender.
Chuir mé labhandar i mála beag éadaigh.
I put lavender in a small cloth bag.
Tá an labhandar faoi bhláth anois.
The lavender is in flower now.
Cheannaigh mo mháthair ola labhandair inné.
My mother bought lavender oil yesterday.
Bhí dath an labhandair ar a gúna.
Her dress was the colour of lavender.
Cuireann na beacha suim mhór sa labhandar.
The bees are very interested in the lavender.
Other nouns in Irish
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Lavender in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lavender?
The Irish for lavender is labhandar (pronounced “LOW-un-dur”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce labhandar in Irish?
Labhandar is said like “LOW-un-dur” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠəun̪ˠd̪ˠəɾˠ/).
Does labhandar have a plural?
No plural form is given for labhandar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Can 'labhandar' describe a colour?
Yes, dath an labhandair means lavender colour, though corcra éadrom (light purple) is also commonly used.
