HeyRuaHow to say “yacht” in Irish
- Irish:
- luamh
- English:
- yacht, pilot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “loo-uv” /l̪ˠuəw/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- luaimh, an luaimh (e.g. seol an luaimh, the sail of the yacht)
What does “luamh” mean?
“Luamh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- yacht
- A light sailing boat or pleasure vessel used for cruising or racing.Also: sailing boat, pleasure boat.
1 other meaning: pilot
- 2pilot
- A steersman or pilot who guides a boat; a literary or historical sense.Also: steersman, helmsman, guiding hand.
“Luamh” with the article
Here is luamh after the article (an t-alt).
an luamh
the yacht
No change after an
“Luamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using luamh, the Irish word for yacht.
Tá luamh nua ag mo chol ceathrar.
My cousin has a new yacht.
Chonaiceamar an luamh ag seoladh isteach sa chuan.
We saw the yacht sailing into the harbour.
Bhí seol an luaimh stróicthe ag an ngaoth.
The yacht's sail was torn by the wind.
Chaith siad an samhradh ar luamh.
They spent the summer on a yacht.
Is maith liom a bheith ag seoladh i luamh.
I like sailing in a yacht.
Tá an luamh ceangailte sa mhuiríne.
The yacht is moored in the marina.
Bhí an luamh mar threoraí ag an gcriú.
The pilot guided the crew.
Other nouns in Irish
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Yacht in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for yacht?
The Irish for yacht is luamh (pronounced “loo-uv”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean pilot.
How do you pronounce luamh in Irish?
Luamh is said like “loo-uv” (IPA /l̪ˠuəw/).
Does luamh have a plural?
No plural form is given for luamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does luamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Luamh can mean yacht or pilot, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'luamh' related to 'luamhán' (lever)?
They look alike and are listed together, but 'luamhán' means a lever, while 'luamh' is a yacht or, in older use, a pilot.
