Load in Irish (Lucht): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for load?

The Irish for load is lucht (pronounced “lukht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is luchtanna. Depending on context it can also mean charge.

Q: What is the plural of load in Irish?

The plural of lucht is luchtanna; with the article, na luchtanna means “the loads”. The genitive plural is luchtanna, as in díluchtú na luchtanna (the unloading of the cargoes).

Q: Does lucht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Lucht can mean load or charge, depending on context; the first is the most common. Lucht also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning people.

How to say “load” in Irish

Irish:: lucht
English:: load, charge
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “lukht” /l̪ˠʊxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: luchtanna (loads)
Genitive singular:: luchta, an luchta (e.g. meáchan an luchta, weight of the load)
Genitive plural:: luchtanna, na luchtanna (e.g. díluchtú na luchtanna, the unloading of the cargoes)

What does “lucht” mean?

“Lucht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

load: The contents or load carried by a ship, vehicle or container; its cargo or full capacity.Also: cargo, contents, capacity, fill.

1 other meaning: charge

2charge: An electrical charge, as in a battery or particle.Also: electric charge, electrical charge.

Other Irish words for load: ualach (load), lód (load), lódáil (loading), luchtaigh (load)

Other entries for “lucht”

The same spelling has its own page as:

luchtpeople · noun, masculine

“Lucht” with the article

The plural of load in Irish is luchtanna. Here is lucht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an lucht

the load

No change after an

na luchtanna

the loads

Plural: no change after na

“Lucht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using lucht, the Irish word for load.

Bhí lucht trom ar an leoraí.

The lorry had a heavy load.

Thóg siad an lucht den long ar maidin.

They took the cargo off the ship this morning.

Thit cuid den lucht isteach san fharraige.

Part of the cargo fell into the sea.

Bhí luchtanna éisc á dtabhairt i dtír.

Loads of fish were being landed.

Cuir an lucht sa trucail anois.

Put the load in the truck now.

Seiceáladh luach an luchta ag an gcuan.

The value of the cargo was checked at the port.

Tá lucht leictreach diúltach ar an leictreon.

The electron has a negative electric charge.

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Load in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for load?

The Irish for load is lucht (pronounced “lukht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is luchtanna. Depending on context it can also mean charge.

How do you pronounce lucht in Irish?

Lucht is said like “lukht” (IPA /l̪ˠʊxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of load in Irish?

The plural of lucht is luchtanna; with the article, na luchtanna means “the loads”. The genitive plural is luchtanna, as in díluchtú na luchtanna (the unloading of the cargoes).

Does lucht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Lucht can mean load or charge, depending on context; the first is the most common. Lucht also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning people.

Is this the same 'lucht' as in 'lucht féachana' (audience)?

No, 'lucht' meaning people or a class of people, as in 'lucht féachana' or 'lucht éisteachta', is a separate entry with genitive 'lucht' and no plural. This entry means a load or cargo, genitive 'luchta'.

What is the difference between 'lucht' and 'ualach'?

'Ualach' is a general word for a burden or load someone carries, while 'lucht' is more the cargo or full capacity of a ship or vehicle.

Load in Irish (Lucht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage