HeyRuaHow to say “file” in Irish
- Irish:
- líomhán
- English:
- file
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEE-vawn” /ˈlʲiːwɑːn/
Various forms
- Plural:
- líomháin (files)
- Genitive singular:
- líomháin, an líomháin (e.g. lámh an líomháin, the handle of the file)
- Genitive plural:
- líomhán, na líomhán (e.g. fiacla na líomhán, the teeth of the files)
What does “líomhán” mean?
- file
- A metal tool with a rough surface used for smoothing or shaping wood, metal or nails.Also: metal file, rasp, nail file.
Other Irish words for file: comhad (file)
“Líomhán” with the article
The plural of file in Irish is líomháin. Here is líomhán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an líomhán
the file
No change after an
na líomháin
the files
Plural: no change after na
“Líomhán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using líomhán, the Irish word for file.
Tabhair dom an líomhán sin, le do thoil.
Pass me that file, please.
Bhain sé úsáid as líomhán ar an iarann.
He used a file on the iron.
Tá líomháin de gach méid sa cheardlann.
There are files of every size in the workshop.
Chaill mé mo líomhán ingne inné.
I lost my nail file yesterday.
Tá dath meirge ar fhaobhar an líomháin.
The edge of the file is rusty.
Chuir mé an líomhán ar ais sa bhosca uirlisí.
I put the file back in the toolbox.
Coinnítear na líomháin i dtarraiceán ar leith.
The files are kept in a separate drawer.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
File in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for file?
The Irish for file is líomhán (pronounced “LEE-vawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is líomháin.
How do you pronounce líomhán in Irish?
Líomhán is said like “LEE-vawn” (IPA /ˈlʲiːwɑːn/).
What is the plural of file in Irish?
The plural of líomhán is líomháin; with the article, na líomháin means “the files”. The genitive plural is líomhán, as in fiacla na líomhán (the teeth of the files).
Is líomhán used for a computer file?
No, líomhán is only the tool. A computer file is comhad.
