HeyRuaHow to say “ashtray” in Irish
- Irish:
- luaithreadán
- English:
- ashtray
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOO-ih-ruh-dawn” /ˈl̪ˠuəhəɾˠəd̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- luaithreadáin (ashtrays)
- Genitive singular:
- luaithreadáin, an luaithreadáin (e.g. imeall an luaithreadáin, the edge of the ashtray)
- Genitive plural:
- luaithreadán, na luaithreadán (e.g. díol luaithreadán, selling ashtrays)
What does “luaithreadán” mean?
- ashtray
- A small dish or container for cigarette ash and cigarette ends.Also: ash tray, ash dish.
“Luaithreadán” with the article
The plural of ashtray in Irish is luaithreadáin. Here is luaithreadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an luaithreadán
the ashtray
No change after an
na luaithreadáin
the ashtrays
Plural: no change after na
“Luaithreadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using luaithreadán, the Irish word for ashtray.
An bhfuil luaithreadán agat?
Do you have an ashtray?
Cuir an toitín sa luaithreadán, le do thoil.
Put the cigarette in the ashtray, please.
Bhí an luaithreadán lán go béal.
The ashtray was full to the brim.
Níl luaithreadáin ar bith sa teach seo anois.
There are no ashtrays in this house now.
Bhris mé mo luaithreadán gloine inné.
I broke my glass ashtray yesterday.
Folmhaigh an luaithreadán sula dtagann siad.
Empty the ashtray before they come.
Bhí boladh láidir ón luaithreadán ar an mbord.
There was a strong smell from the ashtray on the table.
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Ashtray in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ashtray?
The Irish for ashtray is luaithreadán (pronounced “LOO-ih-ruh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is luaithreadáin.
How do you pronounce luaithreadán in Irish?
Luaithreadán is said like “LOO-ih-ruh-dawn” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠuəhəɾˠəd̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of ashtray in Irish?
The plural of luaithreadán is luaithreadáin; with the article, na luaithreadáin means “the ashtrays”. The genitive plural is luaithreadán, as in díol luaithreadán (selling ashtrays).
What word is 'luaithreadán' built from?
It comes from 'luaithreach' (ashes, dust), related to 'luaith' (ash), with the diminutive or container ending '-án'.
