HeyRuaHow to say “Luxembourg” in Irish
- Irish:
- Lucsamburg
- English:
- Luxembourg, Luxembourg city
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LUK-suh-moor-ug” /ˈlˠʊksˠəmˠʊɾˠəgˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- Lucsamburg (e.g. príomhchathair Lucsamburg, the capital of Luxembourg)
What does “Lucsamburg” mean?
“Lucsamburg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Luxembourg
- Lucsamburg is a small country in Western Europe, between Belgium, France and Germany.Also: grand duchy of Luxembourg.
1 other meaning: Luxembourg city
- 2Luxembourg city
- Lucsamburg is also the capital city of the country of Luxembourg.Also: Luxembourg, capital of Luxembourg.
“Lucsamburg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Lucsamburg, the Irish word for Luxembourg.
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Luxembourg in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Luxembourg?
The Irish for Luxembourg is Lucsamburg (pronounced “LUK-suh-moor-ug”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean Luxembourg city.
How do you pronounce Lucsamburg in Irish?
Lucsamburg is said like “LUK-suh-moor-ug” (IPA /ˈlˠʊksˠəmˠʊɾˠəgˠ/).
Does Lucsamburg have a plural?
No. Lucsamburg is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Does Lucsamburg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lucsamburg can mean Luxembourg or Luxembourg city, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the word for a person from Luxembourg?
A Luxembourger is Lucsamburgach, which is also the adjective, and the language Luxembourgish is Lucsambuirgis.
Does Lucsamburg take the article like many country names?
No, it is normally used without the article: i Lucsamburg, 'in Luxembourg', unlike an Fhrainc or an Bheilg.
