HeyRuaHow to say “sledgehammer” in Irish
- Irish:
- lámhord
- English:
- sledgehammer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWV-ord” /ˈlˠaːwˌoːɾˠd̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lámhoird (sledgehammers)
- Genitive singular:
- lámhoird, an lámhoird (e.g. cos an lámhoird, the handle of the sledgehammer)
- Genitive plural:
- lámhord, na lámhord (e.g. buillí na lámhord, the blows of the sledgehammers)
What does “lámhord” mean?
- sledgehammer
- A large heavy hammer with a long handle, swung with both hands.Also: sledge, sledge hammer, heavy hammer.
Other Irish words for sledgehammer: ord (sledgehammer)
“Lámhord” with the article
The plural of sledgehammer in Irish is lámhoird. Here is lámhord after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lámhord
the sledgehammer
No change after an
na lámhoird
the sledgehammers
Plural: no change after na
“Lámhord” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lámhord, the Irish word for sledgehammer.
Thóg sé lámhord as an veain.
He took a sledgehammer out of the van.
Bhris siad an balla leis an lámhord.
They broke the wall with the sledgehammer.
Tá cos an lámhoird briste.
The handle of the sledgehammer is broken.
Bhí na lámhoird ag obair ar feadh an lae.
The sledgehammers were at work all day.
Cá bhfuil mo lámhord?
Where is my sledgehammer?
Tá lámhord sa tseid ar chúl an tí.
There is a sledgehammer in the shed behind the house.
Bhuail sé an chloch le lámhord trom.
He struck the stone with a heavy sledgehammer.
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Sledgehammer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sledgehammer?
The Irish for sledgehammer is lámhord (pronounced “LAWV-ord”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lámhoird.
How do you pronounce lámhord in Irish?
Lámhord is said like “LAWV-ord” (IPA /ˈlˠaːwˌoːɾˠd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of sledgehammer in Irish?
The plural of lámhord is lámhoird; with the article, na lámhoird means “the sledgehammers”. The genitive plural is lámhord, as in buillí na lámhord (the blows of the sledgehammers).
What is the difference between 'lámhord' and 'casúr'?
A 'casúr' is an ordinary hammer, while 'ord' or 'lámhord' is a heavy sledgehammer swung with both hands.
