HeyRuaHow to say “U-bend” in Irish
- Irish:
- U-lúb
- English:
- U-bend
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-loob” /ˈuːˌl̪ˠuːbˠ/
- Plural:
- U-lúba (U-bends)
- Genitive singular:
- U-lúibe, na hU-lúibe (e.g. glanadh na hU-lúibe, cleaning the U-bend)
- Genitive plural:
- U-lúb, na nU-lúb (e.g. glanadh na nU-lúb, cleaning the U-bends)
What does “U-lúb” mean?
- U-bend
- A U-shaped bend in a pipe, such as the trap under a sink or toilet that holds water to block smells.Also: u-trap, trap, pipe bend.
“U-lúb” with the article
The plural of U-bend in Irish is U-lúba. Here is U-lúb after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“U-lúb” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using U-lúb, the Irish word for U-bend.
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U-bend in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for U-bend?
The Irish for U-bend is U-lúb (pronounced “OO-loob”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is U-lúba.
How do you pronounce U-lúb in Irish?
U-lúb is said like “OO-loob” (IPA /ˈuːˌl̪ˠuːbˠ/).
What is the plural of U-bend in Irish?
The plural of U-lúb is U-lúba; with the article, na hU-lúba means “the U-bends”. The genitive plural is U-lúb, as in glanadh na nU-lúb (cleaning the U-bends).
Why does U-lúb sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an U-lúb (the U-bend), a hU-lúb (her U-bend), a nU-lúb (their U-bend), na hU-lúba (the U-bends).
What does 'lúb' mean on its own?
'Lúb' means a loop or bend, so 'U-lúb' is literally a U-shaped bend, just like the English U-bend.
