HeyRuaHow to say “pinch” in Irish
- Irish:
- liomóg
- English:
- pinch, nip
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LIM-ohg” /ˈlʲɪmˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- liomóga (pinches)
- Genitive singular:
- liomóige, na liomóige (e.g. pian na liomóige, the pain of the pinch)
- Genitive plural:
- liomóg, na liomóg (e.g. rianta na liomóg, the marks of the pinches)
What does “liomóg” mean?
“Liomóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pinch
- A sharp squeeze of someone's skin between the finger and thumb.Also: nip, squeeze.
1 other meaning: nip
- 2nip
- A small sharp bite, as given by an animal or insect.Also: small bite, bite.
Other Irish words for pinch: pinse (pinch)
“Liomóg” with the article
The plural of pinch in Irish is liomóga. Here is liomóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Liomóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using liomóg, the Irish word for pinch.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pinch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pinch?
The Irish for pinch is liomóg (pronounced “LIM-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is liomóga. Depending on context it can also mean nip.
How do you pronounce liomóg in Irish?
Liomóg is said like “LIM-ohg” (IPA /ˈlʲɪmˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of pinch in Irish?
The plural of liomóg is liomóga; with the article, na liomóga means “the pinches”. The genitive plural is liomóg, as in rianta na liomóg (the marks of the pinches).
Does liomóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Liomóg can mean pinch or nip, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do you say 'to pinch someone' in Irish?
You say 'liomóg a bhaint as duine' or 'liomóg a thabhairt do dhuine', for example 'Bhain sé liomóg asam' means 'He pinched me'.
Is 'liomóg' the same as 'miotóg'?
Yes, 'miotóg' is a common synonym for a pinch; both refer to squeezing skin between finger and thumb.
