HeyRuaHow to say “mention” in Irish
- Irish:
- lua
- English:
- mention
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- luaigh, to mention (ag lua, mentioning)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “loo-uh” /l̪ˠuə/
- Genitive singular:
- lua, an lua (e.g. ábhar an lua, the subject of the mention)
What does “lua” mean?
- mention
- The act of mentioning or referring to something; it is the verbal noun of the verb luaigh.Also: mentioning, reference, citation, citing.
Other Irish words for mention: luaigh (mention), trácht (mention)
“Lua” as a verbal noun
After ag, lua means mentioning: it is the verbal noun of the verb luaigh (to mention). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Lua” with the article
Here is lua after the article (an t-alt).
“Lua” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lua, the Irish word for mention.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Mention in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mention?
The Irish for mention is lua (pronounced “loo-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce lua in Irish?
Lua is said like “loo-uh” (IPA /l̪ˠuə/).
Does lua have a plural?
No plural form is given for lua in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'to mention something' using lua?
Use 'lua a dhéanamh ar rud', or simply the verb 'luaigh': 'Luaigh sé an scéal', he mentioned the story.
What is the difference between lua and tagairt?
'Lua' is a mention, the act of naming something, while 'tagairt' is a reference or allusion; they often overlap, as in 'tagairt a dhéanamh do rud'.
