HeyRuaHow to say “fill” in Irish
- Irish:
- lán
- English:
- fill, great deal, charge, pride
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “lawn” /l̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- láin (fills)
- Genitive singular:
- láin, an láin (e.g. luach an láin, the value of the fill)
- Genitive plural:
- lán, na lán (e.g. méid na lán, the size of the loads)
What does “lán” mean?
“Lán” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fill
- The amount that fills a container or space, as in a cupful or a handful.Also: contents, fullness, cupful, load.
3 other meanings: great deal or charge or pride
- 2great deal
- A large amount or number of something, used in the phrase 'a lán'.Also: lot, large amount, many.
- 3charge
- The charge or load put into something, such as a gun.Also: load.
- 4pride
- Pride or self-importance in a person, as in 'lán de féin'.Also: arrogance, conceit.
Other Irish words for fill: líon (fill), sáith (fill), líonadh (filling)
“Lán” with the article
The plural of fill in Irish is láin. Here is lán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lán, the Irish word for fill.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fill in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fill?
The Irish for fill is lán (pronounced “lawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is láin. Depending on context it can also mean great deal or charge or pride.
How do you pronounce lán in Irish?
Lán is said like “lawn” (IPA /l̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of fill in Irish?
The plural of lán is láin; with the article, na láin means “the fills”. The genitive plural is lán, as in méid na lán (the size of the loads).
Does lán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lán can mean fill, great deal, charge or pride, depending on context; the first is the most common. Lán also has its own entry as an adjective meaning full.
How do I say 'a lot of' in Irish?
Use 'a lán' followed by the genitive, for example 'a lán airgid', a lot of money. 'Mórán' is used similarly, especially after negatives.
What does 'lán mara' mean?
'Lán mara' means high tide, the full of the sea; low tide is 'lag trá'.
