lámhainn
/ˈl̪ˠəiɲɪ/feminine
The English word "glove" is translated into Irish as lámhainn or miotóg.
Meaning: item of clothing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| lámhainn | /ˈl̪ˠəiɲɪ/ (Munster) /ˈl̪ˠɑːvˠənʲə/ (Galway) |
feminine |
| miotóg | /mʲɪˈt̪ˠoːɡ/ (Munster) /ˈmʲɪt̪ˠoːɡ/ (Connacht) |
feminine |
How does it change in a sentence?
Both lámhainn and miotóg are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈl̪ˠəiɲɪ/
Did you know?
- The word miotóg is a linguistic hybrid that blends the English word 'mitt' with the Irish diminutive suffix -óg to create a uniquely Irish term.
- In Old Irish, the word lámann was used for both a 'glove' and a 'sleeve', because the language viewed them as a single continuous extension of the arm.
- Depending on the region, the choice between lámhainn and miotóg can signal whether a speaker is using a more formal, traditional term or a colloquial one.
Example sentences for Irish are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Aoife and Oisín are getting ready to go outside in the cold.
- AoifeOisín, an bhfuil do lámhainn agat?Oisín, do you have your glove?
- OisínNíl iad agamsa, Aoife.I don't have them, Aoife.
- AoifeTá lámhainn ansin ar an mbord.There is a glove there on the table.
- OisínGo raibh maith agat!Thank you!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “glove” translations and entries lámhainn, miotóg, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lámhainn, miotóg, CC BY-SA 4.0.
