HeyRuaHow to say “mire” in Irish
- Irish:
- lábán
- English:
- mire, soft roe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAW-bawn” /ˈl̪ˠɑːbˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- lábáin (mires)
- Genitive singular:
- lábáin, an lábáin (e.g. boladh an lábáin, the smell of the mud)
- Genitive plural:
- lábán, na lábán (e.g. dath na lábán, the colour of the muds)
What does “lábán” mean?
“Lábán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mire
- Soft wet mud or dirt, such as on a road or in a yard.Also: mud, dirt, muck.
“Lábán” with the article
The plural of mire in Irish is lábáin. Here is lábán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lábán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lábán, the Irish word for mire.
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Mire in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mire?
The Irish for mire is lábán (pronounced “LAW-bawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lábáin. Depending on context it can also mean soft roe.
How do you pronounce lábán in Irish?
Lábán is said like “LAW-bawn” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɑːbˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of mire in Irish?
The plural of lábán is lábáin; with the article, na lábáin means “the mires”. The genitive plural is lábán, as in dath na lábán (the colour of the muds).
Does lábán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lábán can mean mire or soft roe, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How does lábán differ from clábar and puiteach?
All mean mud: clábar is thick, sticky mud, puiteach is boggy or watery mire, and lábán is general mire or muck.
