HeyRuaHow to say “shearing” in Irish
- Irish:
- lomairt
- English:
- shearing, fleecing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- lomair, to shear (ag lomairt, shearing)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LUM-urt” /ˈl̪ˠɔmˠəɾˠtʲ/
- Plural:
- lomairtí
- Genitive singular:
- lomartha, na lomartha (e.g. am na lomartha, shearing time)
- Genitive plural:
- lomairtí, na lomairtí (e.g. am na lomairtí, the time of the shearings)
What does “lomairt” mean?
“Lomairt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shearing
- The act of shearing, fleecing or stripping bare; the verbal noun of the verb lomair.Also: fleecing, stripping, denuding, peeling.
1 other meaning: fleecing
- 2fleecing
- Robbing or stripping someone of what they have, figuratively fleecing them.Also: robbing, plundering.
“Lomairt” as a verbal noun
After ag, lomairt means shearing: it is the verbal noun of the verb lomair (to shear). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Lomairt” with the article
The plural of shearing in Irish is lomairtí. Here is lomairt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lomairt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lomairt, the Irish word for shearing.
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Shearing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shearing?
The Irish for shearing is lomairt (pronounced “LUM-urt”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lomairtí. Depending on context it can also mean fleecing.
How do you pronounce lomairt in Irish?
Lomairt is said like “LUM-urt” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɔmˠəɾˠtʲ/).
What is the plural of shearing in Irish?
The plural of lomairt is lomairtí; with the article, it is na lomairtí. The genitive plural is lomairtí, as in am na lomairtí (the time of the shearings).
Does lomairt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lomairt can mean shearing or fleecing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between lomairt and lomadh?
Lomairt is the verbal noun of lomair (to shear, fleece), while lomadh is the verbal noun of lom (to strip, make bare); both are used for shearing sheep.
