luaithreach
The English word 'ashes' is translated into Irish as luaithreach.
Meaning: remains (noun)
Did you know?
- An Irish speaker might use the term luaithreach to describe something that is completely burnt out or exhausted, not just physically charred.
- While 'ashes' in English is almost always plural, luaithreach functions as a singular concept in Irish grammar.
- While luaithreach refers to the physical remains of a fire, the word for the ash produced by a volcano or a large-scale disaster is often different in Irish scientific contexts.
Examples in context
- déan luaithreach deTo reduce to ashesThis example shows how to use luaithreach in the phrase 'to reduce to ashes'.
- Tá an luaithreach fionn sa ghaoth.The white ash is in the wind.
Example conversation
Conor and Saoirse are cleaning up after a fire.
- ConorAn bhfuil luaithreach ar an lábar?Are there ashes on the floor?
- SaoirseTá, Conor. Glan iad le hatha.Yes, Conor. Clean them with a brush.
- ConorCá bhfuil an bucket don luaithreach?Where is the bucket for the ashes?
- SaoirseTá sé anall, a Chonaire.It is over there, Conor.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry luaithreach, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
