HeyRuaHow to say “shin” in Irish
- Irish:
- lorga
- English:
- shin, shaft, drumstick
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LUR-uh-guh” /ˈl̪ˠɔɾˠəɡə/
- Plural:
- lorgaí (shins)
- Genitive singular:
- lorga, na lorga (e.g. cnámh na lorga, the shinbone)
- Genitive plural:
- lorgaí, na lorgaí (e.g. craiceann na lorgaí, the skin of the shins)
What does “lorga” mean?
“Lorga” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shin
- The front part of the leg between the knee and the ankle.Also: shinbone, shank, lower leg.
2 other meanings: shaft or drumstick
- 2shaft
- A long straight handle or rod, such as the shaft of a tool or club, or the stem of a plant.Also: stem, stalk, handle, staff.
- 3drumstick
- The lower leg of a cooked chicken or other fowl.Also: chicken leg.
“Lorga” with the article
The plural of shin in Irish is lorgaí. Here is lorga after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lorga” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lorga, the Irish word for shin.
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Shin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shin?
The Irish for shin is lorga (pronounced “LUR-uh-guh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lorgaí. Depending on context it can also mean shaft or drumstick.
How do you pronounce lorga in Irish?
Lorga is said like “LUR-uh-guh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɔɾˠəɡə/).
What is the plural of shin in Irish?
The plural of lorga is lorgaí; with the article, na lorgaí means “the shins”. The genitive plural is lorgaí, as in craiceann na lorgaí (the skin of the shins).
Does lorga have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lorga can mean shin, shaft or drumstick, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the place name An Lorgain related to?
An Lorgain (Lurgan) is derived from lorga in the sense of a long low ridge shaped like a shin.
