HeyRuaHow to say “mare” in Irish
- Irish:
- láir
- English:
- mare
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “lawr” /l̪ˠaːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- láracha (mares)
- Genitive singular:
- lárach, na lárach (e.g. searrach na lárach, the mare's foal)
- Genitive plural:
- láracha, na láracha (e.g. searraigh na láracha, the mares' foals)
What does “láir” mean?
- mare
- A female horse.Also: female horse, horse.
Other Irish words for mare: capall (horse)
“Láir” with the article
The plural of mare in Irish is láracha. Here is láir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Láir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using láir, the Irish word for mare.
Other nouns in Irish
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Mare in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mare?
The Irish for mare is láir (pronounced “lawr”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is láracha.
How do you pronounce láir in Irish?
Láir is said like “lawr” (IPA /l̪ˠaːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of mare in Irish?
The plural of láir is láracha; with the article, na láracha means “the mares”. The genitive plural is láracha, as in searraigh na láracha (the mares' foals).
What is the difference between 'láir' and 'capall'?
'Capall' is the general word for a horse, while 'láir' specifically means a mare; a stallion is 'stail'.
Is 'láir' related to 'lár' (middle)?
No, 'láir' (mare) and 'lár' (centre, floor) are different words, though 'lár' has the dative-like form 'i lár'. Note 'láir' has genitive 'lárach', as in 'searrach na lárach'.
