HeyRuaHow to say “pike” in Irish
- Irish:
- liús
- English:
- pike
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “loos” /lʲuːsˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- liúis (pikes)
- Genitive singular:
- liúis, an liúis (e.g. fiacla an liúis, the pike's teeth)
- Genitive plural:
- liús, na liús (e.g. iascaireacht liús, pike fishing)
What does “liús” mean?
- pike
- A large, fierce freshwater fish with a long snout and sharp teeth, found in lakes and rivers.Also: pike fish, jackfish, freshwater pike.
Other Irish words for pike: píce (pike)
“Liús” with the article
The plural of pike in Irish is liúis. Here is liús after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an liús
the pike
No change after an
na liúis
the pikes
Plural: no change after na
“Liús” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using liús, the Irish word for pike.
Rug mé ar liús mór inné.
I caught a big pike yesterday.
Tá an liús ag snámh faoin uisce.
The pike is swimming under the water.
Tá fiacla an liúis an-ghéar.
The pike's teeth are very sharp.
Tá a lán liús sa loch seo.
There are lots of pike in this lake.
Bhí mo liús níos mó ná do cheann féin.
My pike was bigger than yours.
Tagann iascairí ón iasacht ag iascach liús anseo.
Anglers come from abroad to fish for pike here.
Ní fhaca mé liús riamh chomh mór leis sin.
I never saw a pike as big as that.
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Pike in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pike?
The Irish for pike is liús (pronounced “loos”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is liúis.
How do you pronounce liús in Irish?
Liús is said like “loos” (IPA /lʲuːsˠ/).
What is the plural of pike in Irish?
The plural of liús is liúis; with the article, na liúis means “the pikes”. The genitive plural is liús, as in iascaireacht liús (pike fishing).
Is 'liús' the same as the weapon called a pike?
No, 'liús' is only the fish; the weapon is 'pící'.
