HeyRuaHow to say “full age” in Irish
- Irish:
- lán-aois
- English:
- full age
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWN-eesh” /ˈl̪ˠɑːn̪ˠˌiːʃ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lán-aoiseanna (full ages)
- Genitive singular:
- lán-aoise, na lán-aoise (e.g. duine faoi bhun lán-aoise, a person under full age)
- Genitive plural:
- lán-aoiseanna, na lán-aoiseanna
What does “lán-aois” mean?
- full age
- The age at which a person is legally an adult, with full rights and responsibilities.Also: majority, age of majority, adulthood, legal age.
“Lán-aois” with the article
The plural of full age in Irish is lán-aoiseanna. Here is lán-aois after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lán-aois
the full age
No change after an
na lán-aoiseanna
the full ages
Plural: no change after na
“Lán-aois” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lán-aois, the Irish word for full age.
Tháinig sí in lán-aois anuraidh.
She came of age last year.
Is ocht mbliana déag an lán-aois in Éirinn.
The age of majority in Ireland is eighteen.
Níl sé tagtha in lán-aois fós.
He hasn't come of age yet.
Gheobhaidh sé an t-airgead ar shroicheadh lán-aoise dó.
He will get the money on reaching full age.
Bhí cóisir mhór aige nuair a shroich sé lán-aois.
He had a big party when he reached full age.
Tá lán-aoiseanna difriúla i dtíortha éagsúla.
Different countries have different ages of majority.
Tá cearta ag duine a bhfuil lán-aois aige.
A person of full age has rights.
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Full age in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for full age?
The Irish for full age is lán-aois (pronounced “LAWN-eesh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lán-aoiseanna.
How do you pronounce lán-aois in Irish?
Lán-aois is said like “LAWN-eesh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɑːn̪ˠˌiːʃ/).
What is the plural of full age in Irish?
The plural of lán-aois is lán-aoiseanna; with the article, na lán-aoiseanna means “the full ages”.
How do I say 'to come of age' in Irish?
Say 'teacht in lán-aois', for example 'Tháinig sé in lán-aois', he came of age.
