gliomaigh
The Irish word for lobster is gliomaigh.
gliomaigh is the noun used to refer to the lobster, the marine crustacean.
Meaning: crustacean (noun)
Did you know?
- The word gliomaigh undergoes an initial consonant mutation called lenition when used after certain adjectives, changing its starting sound.
Example conversation
Cathal and Siobhán are looking at a restaurant menu.
- CathalAn bhfuil gliomaigh ar ant-uirlis?Is there lobster on the menu?
- SiobhánTá, tá gliomaigh agus cráb.Yes, there is lobster and crab.
- CathalAn bhfuil sé costasach?Is it expensive?
- SiobhánTá, ach tá sé an-bhliain go hiontach.Yes, but it is wonderful this year.
