HeyRuaHow to say “lizard” in Irish
- Irish:
- laghairt
- English:
- lizard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “lyrt” /l̪ˠəiɾˠtʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- laghairteanna (lizards)
- Genitive singular:
- laghairte, na laghairte (e.g. eireaball na laghairte, the lizard's tail)
- Genitive plural:
- laghairteanna, na laghairteanna (e.g. eireabaill na laghairteanna, the lizards' tails)
What does “laghairt” mean?
- lizard
- A small reptile with four legs, a long tail and scaly skin.Also: reptile, newt.
“Laghairt” with the article
The plural of lizard in Irish is laghairteanna. Here is laghairt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an laghairt
the lizard
No change after an
na laghairteanna
the lizards
Plural: no change after na
“Laghairt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using laghairt, the Irish word for lizard.
Chonaic mé laghairt ar an gcarraig.
I saw a lizard on the rock.
Bhí an laghairt ag déanamh bolg le gréin.
The lizard was basking in the sun.
Chaill an laghairt a heireaball.
The lizard lost its tail.
Tá dath glas ar chraiceann na laghairte.
The lizard's skin is green.
Tá go leor laghairteanna sa tír sin.
There are lots of lizards in that country.
Tá laghairt bheag i mo ghairdín.
There is a small lizard in my garden.
Rith an laghairt isteach i bpoll.
The lizard ran into a hole.
Other nouns in Irish
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Lizard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lizard?
The Irish for lizard is laghairt (pronounced “lyrt”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is laghairteanna.
How do you pronounce laghairt in Irish?
Laghairt is said like “lyrt” (IPA /l̪ˠəiɾˠtʲ/).
What is the plural of lizard in Irish?
The plural of laghairt is laghairteanna; with the article, na laghairteanna means “the lizards”. The genitive plural is laghairteanna, as in eireabaill na laghairteanna (the lizards' tails).
Is there another Irish word for lizard?
Yes, 'earc luachra' is also used for a lizard or newt, especially the native common lizard, while 'laghairt' is the general standard word.
