HeyRuaHow to say “manual worker” in Irish
- Irish:
- lámhoibrí
- English:
- manual worker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWV-ib-ree” /ˈlˠaːwˌɛbʲɾʲiː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lámhoibrithe (manual workers)
- Genitive singular:
- lámhoibrí, an lámhoibrí (e.g. pá an lámhoibrí, the manual worker's pay)
- Genitive plural:
- lámhoibrithe, na lámhoibrithe (e.g. cearta na lámhoibrithe, the rights of the manual workers)
What does “lámhoibrí” mean?
- manual worker
- A person who works with their hands, doing physical or manual labour.Also: manual labourer, labourer, handworker.
“Lámhoibrí” with the article
The plural of manual worker in Irish is lámhoibrithe. Here is lámhoibrí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lámhoibrí
the manual worker
No change after an
na lámhoibrithe
the manual workers
Plural: no change after na
“Lámhoibrí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lámhoibrí, the Irish word for manual worker.
Is lámhoibrí é m'athair ar an bhfeirm.
My father is a manual worker on the farm.
Bhí an lámhoibrí tuirseach tar éis an lae.
The manual worker was tired after the day.
Tá lámhoibrithe ag teastáil ar an láithreán tógála.
Manual workers are needed on the building site.
Ní bhíonn pá an lámhoibrí ard i gcónaí.
A manual worker's pay isn't always high.
D'oibrigh sé mar lámhoibrí i Londain.
He worked as a manual labourer in London.
Thacaigh an ceardchumann leis na lámhoibrithe.
The trade union supported the manual workers.
Fostaíodh lámhoibrí nua sa mhonarcha inné.
A new manual worker was hired in the factory yesterday.
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Manual worker in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for manual worker?
The Irish for manual worker is lámhoibrí (pronounced “LAWV-ib-ree”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lámhoibrithe.
How do you pronounce lámhoibrí in Irish?
Lámhoibrí is said like “LAWV-ib-ree” (IPA /ˈlˠaːwˌɛbʲɾʲiː/).
What is the plural of manual worker in Irish?
The plural of lámhoibrí is lámhoibrithe; with the article, na lámhoibrithe means “the manual workers”. The genitive plural is lámhoibrithe, as in cearta na lámhoibrithe (the rights of the manual workers).
How is lámhoibrí different from oibrí?
Oibrí is any worker, while lámhoibrí (lámh + oibrí) specifically means someone doing manual, hand work.
