HeyRuaHow to say “shouting” in Irish
- Irish:
- liúireach
- English:
- shouting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOO-ir-ukh” /ˈl̠ʲuːɾʲəx/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- liúirí, na liúirí (e.g. fuaim na liúirí, the sound of the shouting)
What does “liúireach” mean?
- shouting
- Loud shouting or yelling; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'liúigh', to shout or yell.Also: yelling, bawling, screaming, outcry.
Other Irish words for shouting: béicíl (yelling)
“Liúireach” with the article
Here is liúireach after the article (an t-alt).
an liúireach
the shouting
No change after an
“Liúireach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using liúireach, the Irish word for shouting.
Chuala mé liúireach ón tsráid aréir.
I heard shouting from the street last night.
Stop an liúireach sin, a pháistí!
Stop that yelling, children!
Bhí na páistí ag liúireach sa chlós.
The children were shouting in the yard.
Níor chodail mé de bharr na liúirí.
I didn't sleep because of the shouting.
Thosaigh sé ag liúireach orm gan chúis.
He started yelling at me for no reason.
Bhí liúireach mhór ón lucht leanúna.
There was loud shouting from the fans.
Is fuath liom liúireach i dteach.
I hate shouting in a house.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Shouting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shouting?
The Irish for shouting is liúireach (pronounced “LOO-ir-ukh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce liúireach in Irish?
Liúireach is said like “LOO-ir-ukh” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲuːɾʲəx/).
Does liúireach have a plural?
No plural form is given for liúireach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'liúireach' and 'liú'?
'Liú' is a single shout or yell, while 'liúireach' is continued shouting, as in 'ag liúireach', shouting or yelling.
