HeyRuaHow to say “lobster” in Irish
- Irish:
- gliomach
- English:
- lobster
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GLUM-ukh” /ˈɟlʲʊmˠəx/
- Plural:
- gliomaigh (lobsters)
- Genitive singular:
- gliomaigh, an ghliomaigh (e.g. crúb an ghliomaigh, the lobster's claw)
- Genitive plural:
- gliomach, na ngliomach (e.g. pota na ngliomach, the lobster pot)
What does “gliomach” mean?
- lobster
- A large sea creature with a hard shell and big claws that turns red when cooked and is eaten as seafood.Also: crayfish, shellfish.
“Gliomach” with the article
The plural of lobster in Irish is gliomaigh. Here is gliomach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gliomach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gliomach, the Irish word for lobster.
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Lobster in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lobster?
The Irish for lobster is gliomach (pronounced “GLUM-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gliomaigh.
How do you pronounce gliomach in Irish?
Gliomach is said like “GLUM-ukh” (IPA /ˈɟlʲʊmˠəx/).
What is the plural of lobster in Irish?
The plural of gliomach is gliomaigh; with the article, na gliomaigh means “the lobsters”. The genitive plural is gliomach, as in pota na ngliomach (the lobster pot).
Why does gliomach change to ghliomach or ngliomach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gliomach becomes mo ghliomach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngliomach (eclipsis).
What is a lobster pot in Irish?
A lobster pot is 'pota gliomach', using the genitive plural 'gliomach' after 'pota'.
Is 'gliomach' the same as 'portán'?
No, 'gliomach' is a lobster, while 'portán' is a crab.
