HeyRuaHow to say “armoury” in Irish
- Irish:
- armlann
- English:
- armoury
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-um-lun” /ˈaɾˠəmˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- armlanna (armouries)
- Genitive singular:
- armlainne, na harmlainne (e.g. doras na harmlainne, the door of the armoury)
- Genitive plural:
- armlann, na n-armlann (e.g. cosaint na n-armlann, the protection of the armouries)
What does “armlann” mean?
- armoury
- A building or room where weapons and ammunition are stored.Also: arsenal, armory, weapons store, magazine.
“Armlann” with the article
The plural of armoury in Irish is armlanna. Here is armlann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Armlann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using armlann, the Irish word for armoury.
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Armoury in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for armoury?
The Irish for armoury is armlann (pronounced “AR-um-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is armlanna.
How do you pronounce armlann in Irish?
Armlann is said like “AR-um-lun” (IPA /ˈaɾˠəmˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of armoury in Irish?
The plural of armlann is armlanna; with the article, na harmlanna means “the armouries”. The genitive plural is armlann, as in cosaint na n-armlann (the protection of the armouries).
Why does armlann sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an armlann (the armoury), a harmlann (her armoury), a n-armlann (their armoury), na harmlanna (the armouries).
How is armlann formed?
It combines 'arm' (weapon) with 'lann' (building, place), so armlann is literally a place for weapons.
Does armlann mean the same as English 'arsenal'?
Yes, armlann can translate both armoury and arsenal, a place where arms are stored.
