HeyRuaHow to say “lobe” in Irish
- Irish:
- lóba
- English:
- lobe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LOH-buh” /ˈl̪ˠoːbˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lóbaí (lobes)
- Genitive singular:
- lóba, an lóba (e.g. barr an lóba, the tip of the lobe)
- Genitive plural:
- lóbaí, na lóbaí (e.g. cruth na lóbaí, the shape of the lobes)
What does “lóba” mean?
“Lóba” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lobe
- A rounded, projecting part of something, such as the soft lower part of the ear or a division of an organ like the brain, lung or liver.Also: earlobe, ear lobe, lobe of the brain.
1 other meaning:
- 2lobe
- A rounded division of a leaf or other plant part.Also: leaf lobe.
“Lóba” with the article
The plural of lobe in Irish is lóbaí. Here is lóba after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lóba
the lobe
No change after an
na lóbaí
the lobes
Plural: no change after na
“Lóba” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lóba, the Irish word for lobe.
Tá fáinne aici i lóba a cluaise.
She has a ring in her earlobe.
Tá ceithre lóba i ngach leathsféar den inchinn.
Each hemisphere of the brain has four lobes.
Gortaíodh an lóba tosaigh ina inchinn.
The frontal lobe of his brain was injured.
Tá trí lóba sa scamhóg dheas.
The right lung has three lobes.
Bhí mo lóba cluaise tinn tar éis an tsiopa.
My earlobe was sore after the shop.
Rinne an dochtúir scrúdú ar dhath an lóba.
The doctor examined the colour of the lobe.
Tá lóbaí géara ar dhuilleoga na darach.
Oak leaves have pointed lobes.
Other nouns in Irish
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Lobe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lobe?
The Irish for lobe is lóba (pronounced “LOH-buh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lóbaí.
How do you pronounce lóba in Irish?
Lóba is said like “LOH-buh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠoːbˠə/).
What is the plural of lobe in Irish?
The plural of lóba is lóbaí; with the article, na lóbaí means “the lobes”. The genitive plural is lóbaí, as in cruth na lóbaí (the shape of the lobes).
How do I say 'earlobe' in Irish?
Say 'lóba cluaise', literally 'lobe of an ear'; some speakers also use 'maothán na cluaise'.
