HeyRuaHow to say “lute” in Irish
- Irish:
- liúit
- English:
- lute
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “lyoot” /lʲuːtʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- liúiteanna (lutes)
- Genitive singular:
- liúite, na liúite (e.g. téada na liúite, the strings of the lute)
- Genitive plural:
- liúiteanna, na liúiteanna (e.g. fuaim na liúiteanna, the sound of the lutes)
What does “liúit” mean?
- lute
- A stringed musical instrument with a rounded pear-shaped body and a long neck, played by plucking.Also: lute instrument, stringed instrument.
“Liúit” with the article
The plural of lute in Irish is liúiteanna. Here is liúit after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an liúit
the lute
No change after an
na liúiteanna
the lutes
Plural: no change after na
“Liúit” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using liúit, the Irish word for lute.
Seinneann sí an liúit go hálainn.
She plays the lute beautifully.
Cheannaigh mé liúit nua inné.
I bought a new lute yesterday.
Bhris téad ar mo liúit.
A string broke on my lute.
Is maith liom ceol na liúite.
I like lute music.
Bhí liúiteanna á seinm ag an bhféile.
Lutes were being played at the festival.
Tá an liúit sa chás ar an mbord.
The lute is in the case on the table.
Is uirlis an-sean í an liúit.
The lute is a very old instrument.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Lute in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lute?
The Irish for lute is liúit (pronounced “lyoot”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is liúiteanna.
How do you pronounce liúit in Irish?
Liúit is said like “lyoot” (IPA /lʲuːtʲ/).
What is the plural of lute in Irish?
The plural of liúit is liúiteanna; with the article, na liúiteanna means “the lutes”. The genitive plural is liúiteanna, as in fuaim na liúiteanna (the sound of the lutes).
Is 'liúit' the same as a harp?
No, a harp is 'cláirseach'; 'liúit' is the lute, a plucked instrument with a neck, closer to a 'giotár' (guitar).
