HeyRuaHow to say “shin guard” in Irish
- Irish:
- loirgneán
- English:
- shin guard, greave
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LER-ig-nyawn” /ˈl̪ˠɛɾʲəɟɲɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- loirgneáin (shin guards)
- Genitive singular:
- loirgneáin, an loirgneáin (e.g. strapa an loirgneáin, the strap of the shin guard)
- Genitive plural:
- loirgneán, na loirgneán (e.g. strapaí na loirgneán, the straps of the shin guards)
What does “loirgneán” mean?
“Loirgneán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shin guard
- A protective pad worn over the shin, especially when playing sports such as football or hurling.Also: shin pad, shin protector, leg guard.
1 other meaning: greave
- 2greave
- A piece of armour worn to protect the lower leg.Also: leg armour, shin armour.
“Loirgneán” with the article
The plural of shin guard in Irish is loirgneáin. Here is loirgneán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Loirgneán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using loirgneán, the Irish word for shin guard.
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Shin guard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shin guard?
The Irish for shin guard is loirgneán (pronounced “LER-ig-nyawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is loirgneáin. Depending on context it can also mean greave.
How do you pronounce loirgneán in Irish?
Loirgneán is said like “LER-ig-nyawn” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɛɾʲəɟɲɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of shin guard in Irish?
The plural of loirgneán is loirgneáin; with the article, na loirgneáin means “the shin guards”. The genitive plural is loirgneán, as in strapaí na loirgneán (the straps of the shin guards).
Does loirgneán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Loirgneán can mean shin guard or greave, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What word is loirgneán based on?
It comes from lorga, 'shin', with the genitive stem loirgne plus the suffix -án, so loirgneán is literally a 'shin thing'.
