HeyRuaHow to say “mouse” in Irish
- Irish:
- luch
- English:
- mouse
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “lukh” /l̪ˠʊx/
- Plural:
- lucha (mice)
- Genitive singular:
- luiche, na luiche (e.g. eireaball na luiche, the mouse's tail)
- Genitive plural:
- luch, na luch (e.g. nead na luch, the mouse nest)
What does “luch” mean?
“Luch” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mouse
- A small rodent with a pointed nose and a long thin tail.Also: field mouse, rodent.
1 other meaning:
- 2mouse
- A small device moved by hand to control the pointer on a computer screen.Also: computer mouse.
Other Irish words for mouse: luchóg (mouse)
“Luch” with the article
The plural of mouse in Irish is lucha. Here is luch after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Luch” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using luch, the Irish word for mouse.
Other nouns in Irish
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Mouse in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mouse?
The Irish for mouse is luch (pronounced “lukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lucha.
How do you pronounce luch in Irish?
Luch is said like “lukh” (IPA /l̪ˠʊx/).
What is the plural of mouse in Irish?
The plural of luch is lucha; with the article, na lucha means “the mice”. The genitive plural is luch, as in nead na luch (the mouse nest).
What is the difference between 'luch' and 'francach'?
'Luch' is a mouse, while 'francach' is a rat; 'luchóg' is a common alternative word for a mouse.
Is 'luch' used for a computer mouse?
Yes, 'luch' is the standard term for a computer mouse, as in 'cliceáil leis an luch'.
