HeyRuaHow to say “lug” in Irish
- Irish:
- lug
- English:
- lug
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “lug” /l̪ˠʊɡ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- luganna (lugs)
- Genitive singular:
- luga, an luga (e.g. poll an luga, the hole of the lug)
- Genitive plural:
- luganna, na luganna (e.g. líon na luganna, the number of lugs)
What does “lug” mean?
- lug
- A projecting part, like an ear or handle, on an object by which it can be held, fixed or lifted.Also: projection, ear, handle.
“Lug” with the article
The plural of lug in Irish is luganna. Here is lug after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lug
the lug
No change after an
na luganna
the lugs
Plural: no change after na
“Lug” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lug, the Irish word for lug.
Tá lug ar gach taobh den phíopa.
There is a lug on each side of the pipe.
Bhris an lug nuair a theann mé an bolta.
The lug broke when I tightened the bolt.
Cuir an bolta trí pholl an luga.
Put the bolt through the hole in the lug.
Tá na luganna seo déanta as cruach.
These lugs are made of steel.
Ceangail an rópa leis na luganna.
Tie the rope to the lugs.
Tá scoilt sa lug sin anois.
There is a crack in that lug now.
Ardaigh an t-inneall leis an lug.
Lift the engine by the lug.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Lug in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lug?
The Irish for lug is lug (pronounced “lug”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is luganna.
How do you pronounce lug in Irish?
Lug is said like “lug” (IPA /l̪ˠʊɡ/).
What is the plural of lug in Irish?
The plural of lug is luganna; with the article, na luganna means “the lugs”. The genitive plural is luganna, as in líon na luganna (the number of lugs).
Is 'lug' the Irish word for a person's ear?
No, the ear is 'cluas'. 'Lug' is a technical term for a projecting part used to hold or fix something.
