HeyRuaHow to say “fillet” in Irish
- Irish:
- líosta
- English:
- fillet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LEE-us-tuh” /ˈlʲiːsˠt̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- líostaí (fillets)
- Genitive singular:
- líosta, an líosta (e.g. leithead an líosta, the width of the fillet)
- Genitive plural:
- líostaí, na líostaí (e.g. leithead na líostaí, the width of the fillets)
What does “líosta” mean?
- fillet
- A boneless strip or slice of meat or fish, especially a cut of fish.Also: fillet of fish, boneless cut, loin.
“Líosta” with the article
The plural of fillet in Irish is líostaí. Here is líosta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an líosta
the fillet
No change after an
na líostaí
the fillets
Plural: no change after na
“Líosta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using líosta, the Irish word for fillet.
Cheannaigh mé líosta bradáin sa siopa.
I bought a salmon fillet in the shop.
Tá an líosta réidh le hithe anois.
The fillet is ready to eat now.
Bain an craiceann den líosta ar dtús.
Take the skin off the fillet first.
Chuir sí na líostaí éisc san oigheann.
She put the fish fillets in the oven.
Ní raibh cnámh ar bith i mo líosta.
There was no bone at all in my fillet.
Bhí blas iontach ar fheoil an líosta.
The flesh of the fillet tasted wonderful.
Tá dhá líosta troisc sa chuisneoir.
There are two cod fillets in the fridge.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fillet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fillet?
The Irish for fillet is líosta (pronounced “LEE-us-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is líostaí.
How do you pronounce líosta in Irish?
Líosta is said like “LEE-us-tuh” (IPA /ˈlʲiːsˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of fillet in Irish?
The plural of líosta is líostaí; with the article, na líostaí means “the fillets”. The genitive plural is líostaí, as in leithead na líostaí (the width of the fillets).
Is 'líosta' the Irish for a list?
No, a list is 'liosta' with a short i; 'líosta' with a fada means a fillet of meat or fish.
