HeyRuaHow to say “switch” in Irish
- Irish:
- lasc
- English:
- switch, lash
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “lahsk” /l̪ˠasˠk/
- Plural:
- lasca (switches)
- Genitive singular:
- laisce, na laisce (e.g. suíomh na laisce, the position of the switch)
- Genitive plural:
- lasc, na lasc (e.g. painéal na lasc, the switch panel)
What does “lasc” mean?
“Lasc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- switch
- A device you press or flip to turn electricity or a machine on or off.Also: light switch, electric switch.
1 other meaning: lash
- 2lash
- A whip, or a stroke given with a whip.Also: whip, stroke of a whip.
Other Irish words for switch: slaitín (small rod)
“Lasc” with the article
The plural of switch in Irish is lasca. Here is lasc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lasc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lasc, the Irish word for switch.
Other nouns in Irish
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Switch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for switch?
The Irish for switch is lasc (pronounced “lahsk”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lasca. Depending on context it can also mean lash.
How do you pronounce lasc in Irish?
Lasc is said like “lahsk” (IPA /l̪ˠasˠk/).
What is the plural of switch in Irish?
The plural of lasc is lasca; with the article, na lasca means “the switches”. The genitive plural is lasc, as in painéal na lasc (the switch panel).
Does lasc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lasc can mean switch or lash, depending on context; the first is the most common. Lasc also has its own entry as a verb meaning to lash.
What verb goes with 'lasc' for turning a switch?
People usually say 'cas an lasc' (turn the switch); to switch on a light is 'las an solas' and off is 'múch an solas'.
