HeyRuaHow to say “toe” in Irish
- Irish:
- ladhar
- English:
- toe, claw, prong, handful
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “lyre” /l̪ˠəiɾˠ/
- Plural:
- ladhracha (toes)
- Genitive singular:
- laidhre, na laidhre (e.g. ionga na laidhre, the toenail)
- Genitive plural:
- ladhracha, na ladhracha (e.g. ingne na ladhracha, the toenails)
What does “ladhar” mean?
“Ladhar” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- toe
- One of the digits of the foot; also the space between toes or fingers.Also: space between toes, digit.
3 other meanings: claw or prong or handful
- 2claw
- A claw or hoof division of an animal.Also: cloven hoof, talon.
- 3prong
- A prong or tine, as of a fork, or a fork in a road or branch.Also: tine, fork.
- 4handful
- As much as can be held between the fingers, a small handful.Also: fistful.
“Ladhar” with the article
The plural of toe in Irish is ladhracha. Here is ladhar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ladhar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ladhar, the Irish word for toe.
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Toe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for toe?
The Irish for toe is ladhar (pronounced “lyre”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ladhracha. Depending on context it can also mean claw or prong or handful.
How do you pronounce ladhar in Irish?
Ladhar is said like “lyre” (IPA /l̪ˠəiɾˠ/).
What is the plural of toe in Irish?
The plural of ladhar is ladhracha; with the article, na ladhracha means “the toes”. The genitive plural is ladhracha, as in ingne na ladhracha (the toenails).
Does ladhar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ladhar can mean toe, claw, prong or handful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between ladhar and méar?
Méar is a finger, while ladhar is usually a toe; a toe can also be called méar coise.
Does ladhar have other uses?
Yes, it can mean a prong of a fork or a small handful, as in ladhar mhine, a handful of meal.
