HeyRuaHow to say “new milk” in Irish
- Irish:
- leamhnacht
- English:
- new milk
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LYOW-nukht” /ˈlʲaunˠəxtˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- leamhnachta, na leamhnachta (e.g. crúiscín leamhnachta, a jug of fresh milk)
What does “leamhnacht” mean?
- new milk
- Fresh milk, especially milk straight from the cow that has not been skimmed or soured.Also: fresh milk, sweet milk, whole milk.
“Leamhnacht” with the article
Here is leamhnacht after the article (an t-alt).
an leamhnacht
the new milk
No change after an
“Leamhnacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leamhnacht, the Irish word for new milk.
Ól an leamhnacht sin, tá sí go deas.
Drink that fresh milk, it's lovely.
Thug an feirmeoir leamhnacht dúinn ar maidin.
The farmer gave us new milk this morning.
Ba bhreá liom gloine leamhnachta anois.
I'd love a glass of fresh milk now.
Bhí blas iontach ar an leamhnacht.
The fresh milk tasted wonderful.
Chuir sí leamhnacht i mo chupán tae.
She put fresh milk in my cup of tea.
Níl aon rud níos fearr ná leamhnacht the.
There's nothing better than warm new milk.
Coinnigh an leamhnacht sa chuisneoir.
Keep the fresh milk in the fridge.
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New milk in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for new milk?
The Irish for new milk is leamhnacht (pronounced “LYOW-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce leamhnacht in Irish?
Leamhnacht is said like “LYOW-nukht” (IPA /ˈlʲaunˠəxtˠ/).
Does leamhnacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for leamhnacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between leamhnacht and bainne?
Bainne is the general word for milk, while leamhnacht means fresh, unsoured milk, as opposed to bláthach (buttermilk).
