HeyRuaHow to say “couple” in Irish
- Irish:
- lánúin
- English:
- couple
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAW-noon” /ˈl̪ˠaːn̪ˠuːnʲ/
- Plural:
- lánúineacha (couples)
- Genitive singular:
- lánúine, na lánúine (e.g. teach na lánúine, the couple's house)
- Genitive plural:
- lánúineacha, na lánúineacha (e.g. líon na lánúineacha, the number of couples)
What does “lánúin” mean?
- couple
- Two people who are married or in a romantic relationship together.Also: married couple, pair, husband and wife.
Other Irish words for couple: cúpla (couple), péire (pair), dís (pair)
“Lánúin” with the article
The plural of couple in Irish is lánúineacha. Here is lánúin after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lánúin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lánúin, the Irish word for couple.
Other nouns in Irish
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Couple in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for couple?
The Irish for couple is lánúin (pronounced “LAW-noon”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lánúineacha.
How do you pronounce lánúin in Irish?
Lánúin is said like “LAW-noon” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaːn̪ˠuːnʲ/).
What is the plural of couple in Irish?
The plural of lánúin is lánúineacha; with the article, na lánúineacha means “the couples”. The genitive plural is lánúineacha, as in líon na lánúineacha (the number of couples).
What is the difference between lánúin and cúpla?
Lánúin means a couple in a relationship, such as a married couple, while cúpla means twins or 'a couple of' in the sense of a few, as in cúpla lá.
