HeyRuaHow to say “middle” in Irish
- Irish:
- lár
- English:
- middle, floor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “lawr” /l̪ˠɑːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- láir (middles)
- Genitive singular:
- láir, an láir (e.g. pointe láir an chiorcail, the centre point of the circle)
- Genitive plural:
- lár, na lár (e.g. suíomh na lár, the position of the centres)
What does “lár” mean?
“Lár” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- middle
- The central point or part of something, an equal distance from its edges or ends.Also: centre, center, midst.
“Lár” with the article
The plural of middle in Irish is láir. Here is lár after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lár” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lár, the Irish word for middle.
Other nouns in Irish
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Middle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for middle?
The Irish for middle is lár (pronounced “lawr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is láir. Depending on context it can also mean floor.
How do you pronounce lár in Irish?
Lár is said like “lawr” (IPA /l̪ˠɑːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of middle in Irish?
The plural of lár is láir; with the article, na láir means “the middles”. The genitive plural is lár, as in suíomh na lár (the position of the centres).
Does lár have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lár can mean middle or floor, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What does 'ar lár' mean?
'Ar lár' means down, fallen, or missing: 'Tá leathanach ar lár' means a page is missing, and 'leag sé ar lár é' means he knocked it down.
How do I say 'in the middle of' something?
Use 'i lár' followed by the genitive: 'i lár na páirce' (in the middle of the field), 'i lár an lae' (in the middle of the day).
