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Labour in Irish

Labour in Irish is Lucht Oibre, obair, saothar — Labour means hard physical or mental effort put into a task; work.

Labour in Irish

Lucht Oibre
proper noun
(UK, NZ) Short for the Labour Party.
obair
noun
(uncountable) Workers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour.
saothar
noun
(uncountable) Workers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour.
tinneas clainne
noun

What does "Labour" mean?

  1. noun Hard physical or mental effort put into a task; work.
    "Years of labour went into restoring the old cottage."
  2. noun Workers as a group, especially the working class, or a political movement representing them.
    "The strike drew support from labour unions across the country."
  3. noun The process of childbirth, including the contractions leading up to it.
    "She was in labour for almost fourteen hours before the baby arrived."
  4. verb To work hard at something, or to move forward with great effort or difficulty.
    "He laboured up the steep hill carrying two heavy bags."
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Labour in a sentence

  • Years of labour went into restoring the old cottage.
  • The harvest is a labour of love for the whole family.
  • The strike drew support from labour unions across the country.
  • She was in labour for almost fourteen hours before the baby arrived.

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What is "Labour" in Irish?

"Labour" in Irish is Lucht Oibre, obair, saothar. Labour means: Hard physical or mental effort put into a task; work.

How do you use "Labour" in a sentence?

Example: "Years of labour went into restoring the old cottage." In Irish, "Labour" is Lucht Oibre, obair, saothar.

Are there other ways to say "Labour" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 4 translations listed for "Labour": Lucht Oibre, obair, saothar, tinneas clainne.

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