HeyRuaHow to say “lump” in Irish
- Irish:
- lumpa
- English:
- lump
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LUM-puh” /ˈl̪ˠʊmˠpˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lumpaí (lumps)
- Genitive singular:
- lumpa, an lumpa (e.g. méid an lumpa, the size of the lump)
- Genitive plural:
- lumpaí, na lumpaí (e.g. ag briseadh lumpaí, breaking lumps)
What does “lumpa” mean?
“Lumpa” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lump
- A solid piece or mass of something without a regular shape.Also: chunk, piece, clump.
“Lumpa” with the article
The plural of lump in Irish is lumpaí. Here is lumpa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lumpa
the lump
No change after an
na lumpaí
the lumps
Plural: no change after na
“Lumpa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lumpa, the Irish word for lump.
Tá lumpa ar mo cheann.
There's a lump on my head.
Thit lumpa mór cré den chairt.
A big lump of clay fell off the cart.
Bhí lumpaí sa leite ar maidin.
There were lumps in the porridge this morning.
Chuir an dochtúir scrúdú ar an lumpa.
The doctor examined the lump.
Bris na lumpaí sula gcuireann tú sa mhias é.
Break up the lumps before you put it in the dish.
Tá an lumpa ag éirí níos mó.
The lump is getting bigger.
Bhí lumpa ina scornach le brón.
She had a lump in her throat from sadness.
Other nouns in Irish
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Lump in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lump?
The Irish for lump is lumpa (pronounced “LUM-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lumpaí.
How do you pronounce lumpa in Irish?
Lumpa is said like “LUM-puh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠʊmˠpˠə/).
What is the plural of lump in Irish?
The plural of lumpa is lumpaí; with the article, na lumpaí means “the lumps”. The genitive plural is lumpaí, as in ag briseadh lumpaí (breaking lumps).
What is the difference between lumpa and cnap?
Both mean a lump; cnap is the more traditional native word, while lumpa is a borrowing from English common in speech.
