HeyRuaHow to say “shearer” in Irish
- Irish:
- lomaire
- English:
- shearer, mower, fleecer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LUM-ur-uh” /ˈl̪ˠɔmˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- lomairí (shearers)
- Genitive singular:
- lomaire, an lomaire (e.g. siosúr an lomaire, the shearer's shears)
- Genitive plural:
- lomairí, na lomairí (e.g. comórtas lomairí, a shearers' competition)
What does “lomaire” mean?
“Lomaire” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shearer
- A person who shears sheep or clips something bare.Also: sheep shearer, clipper, fleecer.
2 other meanings: mower or fleecer
- 2mower
- A machine or person that cuts grass or crops close to the ground.Also: lawnmower, cutter.
- 3fleecer
- A person who strips others of their money, a swindler.Also: swindler, plunderer.
“Lomaire” with the article
The plural of shearer in Irish is lomairí. Here is lomaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lomaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lomaire, the Irish word for shearer.
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Shearer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shearer?
The Irish for shearer is lomaire (pronounced “LUM-ur-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lomairí. Depending on context it can also mean mower or fleecer.
How do you pronounce lomaire in Irish?
Lomaire is said like “LUM-ur-uh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɔmˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of shearer in Irish?
The plural of lomaire is lomairí; with the article, na lomairí means “the shearers”. The genitive plural is lomairí, as in comórtas lomairí (a shearers' competition).
Does lomaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lomaire can mean shearer, mower or fleecer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the Irish for a lawnmower?
A lawnmower is 'lomaire faiche', literally a lawn shearer, from the verb 'lom', to shear or strip bare.
