HeyRuaHow to say “milch cow” in Irish
- Irish:
- loilíoch
- English:
- milch cow
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LUL-ee-ukh” /ˈlɪlʲiːəx/
Various forms
- Plural:
- loilíocha (milch cows)
- Genitive singular:
- loilí, na loilí (e.g. bainne na loilí, the milk of the milch cow)
- Genitive plural:
- loilíoch, na loilíoch (e.g. tréad na loilíoch, the herd of the milch cows)
What does “loilíoch” mean?
- milch cow
- A cow that has recently calved and is giving milk.Also: milking cow, milk cow, cow in milk, dairy cow.
Other Irish words for milch cow: bó (cow)
“Loilíoch” with the article
The plural of milch cow in Irish is loilíocha. Here is loilíoch after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an loilíoch
the milch cow
No change after an
na loilíocha
the milch cows
Plural: no change after na
“Loilíoch” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using loilíoch, the Irish word for milch cow.
Tá loilíoch mhaith ag m'uncail.
My uncle has a good milch cow.
Chrúigh sí an loilíoch ar maidin.
She milked the milch cow this morning.
Bhí bainne na loilí an-saibhir.
The milch cow's milk was very rich.
Tá sé loilíocha ar an bhfeirm sin.
There are six milch cows on that farm.
Dhíol m'athair a loilíoch ar an aonach.
My father sold his milch cow at the fair.
Thug sé féar do na loilíocha.
He gave hay to the milch cows.
Is í mo loilíoch is fearr í.
She is my best milking cow.
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Milch cow in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for milch cow?
The Irish for milch cow is loilíoch (pronounced “LUL-ee-ukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is loilíocha.
How do you pronounce loilíoch in Irish?
Loilíoch is said like “LUL-ee-ukh” (IPA /ˈlɪlʲiːəx/).
What is the plural of milch cow in Irish?
The plural of loilíoch is loilíocha; with the article, na loilíocha means “the milch cows”. The genitive plural is loilíoch, as in tréad na loilíoch (the herd of the milch cows).
How is loilíoch different from bó?
Bó is any cow, while loilíoch specifically means a cow that has calved and is in milk, a milch cow.
