HeyRuaHow to say “speed” in Irish
- Irish:
- luas
- English:
- speed, gear, earliness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “loo-uss” /l̪ˠuəsˠ/
- Plural:
- luasanna (speeds)
- Genitive singular:
- luais, an luais (e.g. teorainn luais, speed limit)
- Genitive plural:
- luasanna, na luasanna (e.g. raon na luasanna, the range of speeds)
What does “luas” mean?
“Luas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- speed
- How fast something moves or happens.Also: velocity, rate, pace, quickness.
“Luas” with the article
The plural of speed in Irish is luasanna. Here is luas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Luas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using luas, the Irish word for speed.
Other nouns in Irish
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Speed in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for speed?
The Irish for speed is luas (pronounced “loo-uss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is luasanna. Depending on context it can also mean gear or earliness.
How do you pronounce luas in Irish?
Luas is said like “loo-uss” (IPA /l̪ˠuəsˠ/).
What is the plural of speed in Irish?
The plural of luas is luasanna; with the article, na luasanna means “the speeds”. The genitive plural is luasanna, as in raon na luasanna (the range of speeds).
Does luas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Luas can mean speed, gear or earliness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is the Dublin tram called 'an Luas'?
Yes, the Dublin light rail system is named 'an Luas', literally 'the speed'.
What is the difference between 'luas' and 'deifir'?
'Luas' is speed or velocity as a measurable quality, while 'deifir' means hurry or haste, as in 'tá deifir orm'.
