HeyRuaHow to say “value” in Irish
- Irish:
- luach
- English:
- value, reward, worth (amount)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “loo-akh” /l̪ˠuəx/
- Plural:
- luachanna (values)
- Genitive singular:
- luacha, an luacha (e.g. méadú an luacha, the increase in the value)
- Genitive plural:
- luachanna, na luachanna (e.g. comparáid na luachanna, the comparison of the values)
What does “luach” mean?
“Luach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- value
- How much something is worth, in money or in importance.Also: worth, price, cost.
2 other meanings: reward or worth (amount)
- 2reward
- Payment or recompense given for work or service, as in 'luach saothair'.Also: recompense, payment, remuneration.
- 3worth (amount)
- An amount of something that can be bought for a given sum, as in 'luach punt' (a pound's worth).Also: worth, amount, pennyworth.
Other Irish words for value: fiú (worth)
“Luach” with the article
The plural of value in Irish is luachanna. Here is luach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Luach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using luach, the Irish word for value.
Other nouns in Irish
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Value in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for value?
The Irish for value is luach (pronounced “loo-akh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is luachanna. Depending on context it can also mean reward or worth (amount).
How do you pronounce luach in Irish?
Luach is said like “loo-akh” (IPA /l̪ˠuəx/).
What is the plural of value in Irish?
The plural of luach is luachanna; with the article, na luachanna means “the values”. The genitive plural is luachanna, as in comparáid na luachanna (the comparison of the values).
Does luach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Luach can mean value, reward or worth (amount), depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'luach' and 'praghas'?
'Praghas' is the price asked for something, while 'luach' is what it is actually worth. Something can have a high 'praghas' but little 'luach'.
How do I say 'a euro's worth' of something?
Use 'luach' with the genitive: 'luach euro milseán' means a euro's worth of sweets.
