HeyRuaHow to say “shout” in Irish
- Irish:
- liú
- English:
- shout, shouting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- liúigh, to yell (ag liú, yelling)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “lyoo” /lʲuː/
- Plural:
- liúnna (shouts)
- Genitive singular:
- liú, an liú (e.g. macalla an liú, the echo of the shout)
- Genitive plural:
- liúnna, na liúnna (e.g. macalla na liúnna, the echo of the shouts)
What does “liú” mean?
“Liú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shout
- A loud cry or yell made with the voice.Also: yell, cry, scream, whoop.
“Liú” as a verbal noun
After ag, liú means yelling: it is the verbal noun of the verb liúigh (to yell). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Liú” with the article
The plural of shout in Irish is liúnna. Here is liú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Liú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using liú, the Irish word for shout.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Shout in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shout?
The Irish for shout is liú (pronounced “lyoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is liúnna. Depending on context it can also mean shouting.
How do you pronounce liú in Irish?
Liú is said like “lyoo” (IPA /lʲuː/).
What is the plural of shout in Irish?
The plural of liú is liúnna; with the article, na liúnna means “the shouts”. The genitive plural is liúnna, as in macalla na liúnna (the echo of the shouts).
Does liú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Liú can mean shout or shouting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between liú and scread?
Liú is a general shout or yell, while scread is more of a scream or shriek. Both are often used with lig: lig sé liú as, lig sí scread aisti.
How do I say someone is shouting at me?
Use ag liú ar: Tá sé ag liú orm, he is shouting at me.
