HeyRuaHow to say “drain” in Irish
- Irish:
- lintéar
- English:
- drain
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LIN-tyayr” /ˈlʲɪnʲtʲeːɾ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lintéir (drains)
- Genitive singular:
- lintéir, an lintéir (e.g. béal an lintéir, mouth of the drain)
- Genitive plural:
- lintéar, na lintéar (e.g. glanadh na lintéar, the cleaning of the drains)
What does “lintéar” mean?
- drain
- An underground channel or pipe that carries away water or sewage.Also: sewer, culvert, gutter.
Other Irish words for drain: draein (drain)
“Lintéar” with the article
The plural of drain in Irish is lintéir. Here is lintéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lintéar
the drain
No change after an
na lintéir
the drains
Plural: no change after na
“Lintéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lintéar, the Irish word for drain.
Tá an lintéar blocáilte arís.
The drain is blocked again.
Thit m'eochair isteach sa lintéar.
My key fell into the drain.
Ghlan na fir na lintéir ar an tsráid.
The men cleaned the drains on the street.
Bhí boladh bréan ag teacht ón lintéar.
There was a foul smell coming from the drain.
Tá clúdach an lintéir briste.
The drain cover is broken.
Rith an t-uisce isteach i lintéar mór.
The water ran into a big drain.
Caithfimid lintéar nua a chur sa ghairdín.
We have to put a new drain in the garden.
Other nouns in Irish
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Drain in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for drain?
The Irish for drain is lintéar (pronounced “LIN-tyayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lintéir.
How do you pronounce lintéar in Irish?
Lintéar is said like “LIN-tyayr” (IPA /ˈlʲɪnʲtʲeːɾ/).
What is the plural of drain in Irish?
The plural of lintéar is lintéir; with the article, na lintéir means “the drains”. The genitive plural is lintéar, as in glanadh na lintéar (the cleaning of the drains).
What is the difference between lintéar and séarach?
Lintéar is a general drain or culvert for water, while séarach is specifically a sewer carrying waste.
