HeyRuaHow to say “shipwreck” in Irish
- Irish:
- longbhá
- English:
- shipwreck
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LOWNG-vaw” /ˈl̪ˠɔŋˌwaː/
- Plural:
- longbháití (shipwrecks)
- Genitive singular:
- longbháite, an longbháite (e.g. íospartaigh an longbháite, victims of the shipwreck)
- Genitive plural:
- longbháití, na longbháití (e.g. stair na longbháití, the history of the shipwrecks)
What does “longbhá” mean?
- shipwreck
- The sinking or destruction of a ship at sea, often with loss of life.Also: wreck, sinking of a ship, maritime disaster.
“Longbhá” with the article
The plural of shipwreck in Irish is longbháití. Here is longbhá after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Longbhá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using longbhá, the Irish word for shipwreck.
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Shipwreck in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shipwreck?
The Irish for shipwreck is longbhá (pronounced “LOWNG-vaw”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is longbháití.
How do you pronounce longbhá in Irish?
Longbhá is said like “LOWNG-vaw” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɔŋˌwaː/).
What is the plural of shipwreck in Irish?
The plural of longbhá is longbháití; with the article, na longbháití means “the shipwrecks”. The genitive plural is longbháití, as in stair na longbháití (the history of the shipwrecks).
How is 'longbhá' formed?
It combines 'long' (ship) and 'bá' (drowning, sinking), so 'longbhá' literally means the sinking of a ship.
Is 'longbhá' the same as 'raic'?
No: 'longbhá' is the event of a shipwreck, while 'raic' usually refers to the wreckage or debris washed ashore.
