HeyRuaHow to say “veal” in Irish
- Irish:
- laofheoil
- English:
- veal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAY-yoh-il” /ˈl̪ˠeːoːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- laofheola, na laofheola (e.g. blas na laofheola, the taste of the veal)
What does “laofheoil” mean?
- veal
- The meat of a calf, eaten as food.Also: calf meat, veal meat.
“Laofheoil” with the article
Here is laofheoil after the article (an t-alt).
an laofheoil
the veal
No change after an
“Laofheoil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using laofheoil, the Irish word for veal.
Ní ithim laofheoil riamh.
I never eat veal.
Bhí an laofheoil an-bhog anocht.
The veal was very tender tonight.
Cheannaigh mé punt laofheola sa siopa búistéara.
I bought a pound of veal in the butcher's.
Is maith le m'athair laofheoil le prátaí.
My father likes veal with potatoes.
Tá praghas na laofheola ag ardú.
The price of veal is rising.
Bhí laofheoil ar an mbiachlár sa bhialann.
There was veal on the menu in the restaurant.
Cuir an laofheoil san oigheann ar feadh uair an chloig.
Put the veal in the oven for an hour.
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Veal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for veal?
The Irish for veal is laofheoil (pronounced “LAY-yoh-il”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce laofheoil in Irish?
Laofheoil is said like “LAY-yoh-il” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠeːoːlʲ/).
Does laofheoil have a plural?
No plural form is given for laofheoil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'laofheoil' formed?
It combines 'lao' (calf) with 'feoil' (meat), with the f lenited, just like 'mairteoil' (beef) from 'mart' and 'feoil'.
