HeyRuaHow to say “centre” in Irish
- Irish:
- lárionad
- English:
- centre, central point
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWR-un-ud” /ˈlˠɑːɾʲɪnˠəd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- lárionaid (centres)
- Genitive singular:
- lárionaid, an lárionaid (e.g. bainisteoir an lárionaid, the manager of the centre)
- Genitive plural:
- lárionad, na lárionad (e.g. líon na lárionad, the number of centres)
What does “lárionad” mean?
“Lárionad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- centre
- A building or place where a particular activity or service is based, such as a sports centre or health centre.Also: center, facility, hub, complex.
1 other meaning: central point
- 2central point
- The central point or middle of something, the place from which things are run or spread out.Also: middle, core, headquarters.
Other Irish words for centre: lár (middle)
“Lárionad” with the article
The plural of centre in Irish is lárionaid. Here is lárionad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lárionad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lárionad, the Irish word for centre.
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Centre in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for centre?
The Irish for centre is lárionad (pronounced “LAWR-un-ud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lárionaid. Depending on context it can also mean central point.
How do you pronounce lárionad in Irish?
Lárionad is said like “LAWR-un-ud” (IPA /ˈlˠɑːɾʲɪnˠəd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of centre in Irish?
The plural of lárionad is lárionaid; with the article, na lárionaid means “the centres”. The genitive plural is lárionad, as in líon na lárionad (the number of centres).
Does lárionad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lárionad can mean centre or central point, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'lárionad' and 'ionad'?
'Ionad' is a general word for a place or centre, while 'lárionad' stresses a central facility or hub. Both appear in names, for example 'ionad spóirt' and 'lárionad spóirt'.
Is 'lár' the same as 'lárionad'?
No: 'lár' means the middle of something, as in 'i lár an bhaile', whereas 'lárionad' is a building or facility, such as 'lárionad sláinte'.
