Loop in Irish (Lúb): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for loop?

The Irish for loop is lúb (pronounced “loob”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lúba. Depending on context it can also mean link or bend or stitch.

Q: What is the plural of loop in Irish?

The plural of lúb is lúba; with the article, na lúba means “the loops”. The genitive plural is lúb, as in sraith na lúb (the series of loops).

Q: Does lúb have more than one meaning?

Yes. Lúb can mean loop, link, bend or stitch, depending on context; the first is the most common. Lúb also has its own entry as a verb meaning to bend.

How to say “loop” in Irish

Irish:: lúb
English:: loop, link, bend, stitch
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “loob” /l̪ˠuːbˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: lúba (loops)
Genitive singular:: lúibe, na lúibe (e.g. fad na lúibe, the length of the loop)
Genitive plural:: lúb, na lúb (e.g. sraith na lúb, the series of loops)

What does “lúb” mean?

“Lúb” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

loop: A shape made by a piece of string, rope or wire that curves round and crosses itself.Also: noose, hoop, ring.

3 other meanings: link or bend or stitch

2link: One of the rings that make up a chain.Also: chain link.
3bend: A curve or twist in something such as a road, river or coil.Also: coil, twist, curve.
4stitch: A single loop of yarn in knitting.Also: knitting stitch.

Other entries for “lúb”

The same spelling has its own page as:

lúbto bend · verb

“Lúb” with the article

The plural of loop in Irish is lúba. Here is lúb after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an lúb

the loop

No change after an

na lúba

the loops

Plural: no change after na

“Lúb” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using lúb, the Irish word for loop.

Chuir sé lúb ar an rópa.

He made a loop in the rope.

Bhris lúb amháin sa slabhra.

One link in the chain broke.

Tá an lúb rófhada.

The loop is too long.

Chaill mé lúb nuair a bhí mé ag cniotáil.

I dropped a stitch while I was knitting.

Tá lúba sa bhóthar sin.

That road has bends in it.

Cuir do mhéar tríd an lúb.

Put your finger through the loop.

Tá lúb lag i slabhra mo rothair.

A link in my bicycle chain is weak.

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Loop in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for loop?

The Irish for loop is lúb (pronounced “loob”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lúba. Depending on context it can also mean link or bend or stitch.

How do you pronounce lúb in Irish?

Lúb is said like “loob” (IPA /l̪ˠuːbˠ/).

What is the plural of loop in Irish?

The plural of lúb is lúba; with the article, na lúba means “the loops”. The genitive plural is lúb, as in sraith na lúb (the series of loops).

Does lúb have more than one meaning?

Yes. Lúb can mean loop, link, bend or stitch, depending on context; the first is the most common. Lúb also has its own entry as a verb meaning to bend.

What does 'lúb ar lár' mean?

Literally a dropped stitch, but figuratively it means a flaw or weak point, as in 'Is í sin an lúb ar lár.'

Is 'lúb' related to the verb 'lúb'?

Yes, the verb 'lúb' means to bend or loop, e.g. 'Ní féidir liom an t-alt a lúbadh.'

Loop in Irish (Lúb): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage