Blade in Irish (Lann): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for blade?

The Irish for blade is lann (pronounced “lown”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lanna. Depending on context it can also mean scale or sword.

Q: What is the plural of blade in Irish?

The plural of lann is lanna; with the article, na lanna means “the blades”. The genitive plural is lann, as in paicéad na lann (the packet of blades).

Q: Does lann have more than one meaning?

Yes. Lann can mean blade, scale or sword, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “blade” in Irish

Irish:: lann
English:: blade, scale, sword
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “lown” /l̪ˠaun̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: lanna (blades)
Genitive singular:: lainne, na lainne (e.g. faobhar na lainne, the edge of the blade)
Genitive plural:: lann, na lann (e.g. paicéad na lann, the packet of blades)

What does “lann” mean?

“Lann” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

blade: The flat cutting part of a knife, sword or similar tool.Also: knife blade, razor blade, cutting edge.

2 other meanings: scale or sword

2scale: One of the small thin plates covering the skin of a fish.Also: fish scale.
3sword: A sword or blade used as a weapon, mainly in literary language.Also: weapon.

Other Irish words for blade: scian (knife), claíomh (sword), bléid (blade)

“Lann” with the article

The plural of blade in Irish is lanna. Here is lann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an lann

the blade

No change after an

na lanna

the blades

Plural: no change after na

“Lann” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using lann, the Irish word for blade.

Tá an lann seo an-ghéar.

This blade is very sharp.

Bhris lann na scine nuair a thit sí.

The knife blade broke when it fell.

Cheannaigh mé lanna nua don rásúr.

I bought new blades for the razor.

Gearradh mo mhéar ar lann.

My finger was cut on a blade.

Bain na lanna den iasc ar dtús.

Take the scales off the fish first.

Bhí meirg ar fhaobhar na lainne.

There was rust on the edge of the blade.

Tá lann mhaith i mo scian phóca.

There's a good blade in my pocketknife.

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Blade in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for blade?

The Irish for blade is lann (pronounced “lown”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lanna. Depending on context it can also mean scale or sword.

How do you pronounce lann in Irish?

Lann is said like “lown” (IPA /l̪ˠaun̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of blade in Irish?

The plural of lann is lanna; with the article, na lanna means “the blades”. The genitive plural is lann, as in paicéad na lann (the packet of blades).

Does lann have more than one meaning?

Yes. Lann can mean blade, scale or sword, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between lann and scian?

Scian is the whole knife, while lann is only its blade: lann na scine means 'the blade of the knife'.

Blade in Irish (Lann): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage