HeyRuaHow to say “weak plural” in Irish
- Irish:
- lagiolra
- English:
- weak plural
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAG-il-ruh” /ˈl̪ˠaɡɪl̪ˠɾˠə/
- Plural:
- lagiolraí (weak plurals)
- Genitive singular:
- lagiolra, an lagiolra (e.g. riail an lagiolra, the rule of the weak plural)
- Genitive plural:
- lagiolraí, na lagiolraí (e.g. foircinn na lagiolraí, the endings of the weak plurals)
What does “lagiolra” mean?
- weak plural
- In grammar, a plural form of a noun whose genitive plural differs from the nominative plural, usually being the same as the nominative singular.Also: plural, grammar.
“Lagiolra” with the article
The plural of weak plural in Irish is lagiolraí. Here is lagiolra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lagiolra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lagiolra, the Irish word for weak plural.
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Weak plural in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for weak plural?
The Irish for weak plural is lagiolra (pronounced “LAG-il-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lagiolraí.
How do you pronounce lagiolra in Irish?
Lagiolra is said like “LAG-il-ruh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaɡɪl̪ˠɾˠə/).
What is the plural of weak plural in Irish?
The plural of lagiolra is lagiolraí; with the article, na lagiolraí means “the weak plurals”. The genitive plural is lagiolraí, as in foircinn na lagiolraí (the endings of the weak plurals).
How do I tell a lagiolra from a tréaniolra?
In a lagiolra the genitive plural changes, usually back to the nominative singular form (na fir, hata na bhfear), while a tréaniolra keeps the same form in all cases (na tithe, doirse na dtithe).
