HeyRuaHow to say “mouse” in Irish
- Irish:
- luchóg
- English:
- mouse
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LUKH-ohg” /ˈl̪ˠʊxoːɡ/
- Plural:
- luchóga (mice)
- Genitive singular:
- luchóige, na luchóige (e.g. eireaball na luchóige, the mouse's tail)
- Genitive plural:
- luchóg, na luchóg (e.g. nead luchóg, a mouse nest)
What does “luchóg” mean?
“Luchóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- mouse
- A small rodent with a long thin tail, often found in houses and fields.Also: field mouse, house mouse, rodent.
1 other meaning:
- 2mouse
- A small hand-held device used to move the pointer on a computer screen.Also: computer mouse, pointing device.
Other Irish words for mouse: luch (mouse)
“Luchóg” with the article
The plural of mouse in Irish is luchóga. Here is luchóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Luchóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using luchóg, 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 luchóg (pronounced “LUKH-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is luchóga.
How do you pronounce luchóg in Irish?
Luchóg is said like “LUKH-ohg” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠʊxoːɡ/).
What is the plural of mouse in Irish?
The plural of luchóg is luchóga; with the article, na luchóga means “the mice”. The genitive plural is luchóg, as in nead luchóg (a mouse nest).
What is the difference between 'luch' and 'luchóg'?
Both mean mouse; 'luch' is the shorter form, while 'luchóg' is very common in speech and is the usual word for a computer mouse.
Is 'luchóg' used for a rat?
No, a rat is 'francach' or 'luch mhór'; 'luchóg' means only a mouse.
