HeyRuaHow to say “seeking” in Irish
- Irish:
- lorg
- English:
- seeking
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- lorg, to look for (ag lorg, looking for)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LUR-ug” /l̪ˠɔɾˠəɡ/
- Genitive singular:
- lorgtha, an lorgtha (e.g. cúis an lorgtha, the reason for the search)
What does “lorg” mean?
- seeking
- The act of looking for, searching for or asking for something; it is the verbal noun of the verb lorg.Also: looking for, search, searching, request, asking for.
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Lorg” as a verbal noun
After ag, lorg means looking for: it is the verbal noun of the verb lorg (to look for). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Lorg” with the article
Here is lorg after the article (an t-alt).
“Lorg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lorg, the Irish word for seeking.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “lorg”
Seeking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for seeking?
The Irish for seeking is lorg (pronounced “LUR-ug”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce lorg in Irish?
Lorg is said like “LUR-ug” (IPA /l̪ˠɔɾˠəɡ/).
Does lorg have a plural?
No plural form is given for lorg in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does lorg have more than one meaning?
Lorg also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning track. Lorg also has its own entry as a verb meaning to look for.
What is the difference between lorg and cuardach?
Both mean searching, but lorg often means seeking or asking for something (ag lorg oibre), while cuardach suggests a physical search through a place (ag cuardach an tí).
Does lorg also mean a trace or track?
Yes, but that is a separate noun with genitive loirg, as in méarlorg 'fingerprint'; this entry covers the verbal noun meaning seeking.
