HeyRuaHow to say “mud” in Irish
- Irish:
- láib
- English:
- mud
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “lawb” /l̪ˠɑːbʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- láibe, na láibe (e.g. boladh na láibe, the smell of the mud)
What does “láib” mean?
- mud
- Soft, wet earth, especially the slimy mud of a shore, bog or riverbed.Also: mire, sludge, slime, ooze.
Other Irish words for mud: slaba (mud), lathach (mud), puiteach (mud), clábar (mud)
“Láib” with the article
Here is láib after the article (an t-alt).
an láib
the mud
No change after an
“Láib” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using láib, the Irish word for mud.
Bhí láib ar mo bhróga tar éis na siúlóide.
My shoes were muddy after the walk.
Chuaigh an carr i bhfostú sa láib.
The car got stuck in the mud.
Tá an láib an-domhain anseo cois abhann.
The mud is very deep here by the river.
Bhí na páistí ag súgradh sa láib.
The children were playing in the mud.
Nigh an láib de do lámha.
Wash the mud off your hands.
Bhí dath na láibe ar a chuid éadaigh.
His clothes were the colour of mud.
Fágann an taoide láib ar an trá.
The tide leaves mud on the strand.
Other nouns in Irish
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Mud in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mud?
The Irish for mud is láib (pronounced “lawb”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce láib in Irish?
Láib is said like “lawb” (IPA /l̪ˠɑːbʲ/).
Does láib have a plural?
No plural form is given for láib in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'láib' and 'lathach'?
Both mean mud; 'láib' often suggests soft slimy mud such as on a shore or riverbed, while 'lathach' and 'clábar' are common words for muddy ground or sludge.
