HeyRuaHow to say “hold” in Irish
- Irish:
- lastlann
- English:
- hold
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAST-lun” /ˈl̪ˠasˠt̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- lastlanna (holds)
- Genitive singular:
- lastlainne, na lastlainne (e.g. doras na lastlainne, the door of the hold)
- Genitive plural:
- lastlann, na lastlann (e.g. toilleadh na lastlann, the capacity of the holds)
What does “lastlann” mean?
- hold
- The space inside a ship or aircraft where cargo is stored.Also: cargo hold, ship's hold, cargo space.
Other Irish words for hold: coimeád (keep), greim (grip), láimhseáil (handle), láimhsigh (handle)
“Lastlann” with the article
The plural of hold in Irish is lastlanna. Here is lastlann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lastlann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lastlann, the Irish word for hold.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hold in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hold?
The Irish for hold is lastlann (pronounced “LAST-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lastlanna.
How do you pronounce lastlann in Irish?
Lastlann is said like “LAST-lun” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠasˠt̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of hold in Irish?
The plural of lastlann is lastlanna; with the article, na lastlanna means “the holds”. The genitive plural is lastlann, as in toilleadh na lastlann (the capacity of the holds).
How is 'lastlann' related to 'lasta'?
'Lastlann' combines 'lasta' (cargo) and 'lann' (place), so it literally means a place for cargo, the hold of a ship.
