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Cargo in Irish (Lastas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘lastas’ also means: consignment

The Irish for cargo is lastas, a masculine noun (plural lastais).
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How to say “cargo” in Irish

Irish:
lastas
English:
cargo, consignment
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“LAS-tuss”  /ˈl̪ˠasˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
Various forms
Plural:
lastais (cargos)
Genitive singular:
lastais, an lastais (e.g. luach an lastais, the value of the cargo)
Genitive plural:
lastas, na lastas (e.g. luach na lastas, the value of the cargoes)

What does “lastas” mean?

“Lastas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

cargo
Goods carried by a ship, lorry or plane; a load or freight.Also: freight, load, freightage.
1 other meaning: consignment
2consignment
A quantity of goods sent or delivered together; a shipment.Also: shipment, delivery.

“Lastas” with the article

The plural of cargo in Irish is lastais. Here is lastas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an lastas
the cargo
No change after an
na lastais
the cargos
Plural: no change after na

“Lastas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using lastas, the Irish word for cargo.

Tháinig an long isteach le lastas guail.
The ship came in with a cargo of coal.
Díoladh an lastas ar fad sa chalafort.
The whole cargo was sold at the port.
Bhí cuid den lastas millte ag an uisce.
Some of the cargo was damaged by the water.
Seiceáil na custaim lastais na leoraithe.
Customs checked the loads of the lorries.
Cá huair a bheidh mo lastas anseo?
When will my consignment be here?
Tá mórán bia i lastas an bháid.
There is a lot of food in the boat's cargo.
Cailleadh lastas iomlán sa stoirm.
An entire cargo was lost in the storm.

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Cargo in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for cargo?

The Irish for cargo is lastas (pronounced “LAS-tuss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lastais. Depending on context it can also mean consignment.

How do you pronounce lastas in Irish?

Lastas is said like “LAS-tuss” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠasˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).

What is the plural of cargo in Irish?

The plural of lastas is lastais; with the article, na lastais means “the cargos”. The genitive plural is lastas, as in luach na lastas (the value of the cargoes).

Does lastas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Lastas can mean cargo or consignment, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between 'lastas' and 'ualach'?

'Lastas' is cargo or freight carried for transport, especially by ship, while 'ualach' is a general word for a load or burden, including a figurative one.

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