HeyRuaHow to say “dockyard” in Irish
- Irish:
- longlann
- English:
- dockyard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LUNG-lun” /ˈl̪ˠɔŋl̪ˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- longlanna (dockyards)
- Genitive singular:
- longlainne, na longlainne (e.g. oibrithe na longlainne, the dockyard workers)
- Genitive plural:
- longlann, na longlann (e.g. úinéirí na longlann, the owners of the dockyards)
What does “longlann” mean?
- dockyard
- A place where ships are built, repaired or kept.Also: shipyard, naval dockyard, dock.
“Longlann” with the article
The plural of dockyard in Irish is longlanna. Here is longlann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Longlann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using longlann, the Irish word for dockyard.
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Dockyard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dockyard?
The Irish for dockyard is longlann (pronounced “LUNG-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is longlanna.
How do you pronounce longlann in Irish?
Longlann is said like “LUNG-lun” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɔŋl̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of dockyard in Irish?
The plural of longlann is longlanna; with the article, na longlanna means “the dockyards”. The genitive plural is longlann, as in úinéirí na longlann (the owners of the dockyards).
How is 'longlann' formed?
It combines 'long' (ship) and 'lann' (place, building), so a 'longlann' is literally a ship place, a dockyard.
What is the difference between 'longlann' and 'duga'?
'Duga' is a dock, a berth for ships, while 'longlann' is a whole dockyard or shipyard where ships are built and repaired.
