HeyRuaHow to say “hop” in Irish
- Irish:
- leannlus
- English:
- hop
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LYAN-lus” /ˈlʲan̪ˠlˠʊsˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- leannlusanna (hops)
- Genitive singular:
- leannlusa, an leannlusa (e.g. bláthanna an leannlusa, the flowers of the hop plant)
- Genitive plural:
- leannlusanna, na leannlusanna (e.g. boladh na leannlusanna, the smell of the hops)
What does “leannlus” mean?
- hop
- The climbing plant whose dried flowers are used to flavour beer; also the dried flowers themselves (hops).Also: hops, hop plant, humulus.
“Leannlus” with the article
The plural of hop in Irish is leannlusanna. Here is leannlus after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an leannlus
the hop
No change after an
na leannlusanna
the hops
Plural: no change after na
“Leannlus” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leannlus, the Irish word for hop.
Úsáidtear leannlus chun beoir a dhéanamh.
Hops are used to make beer.
Fásann an leannlus suas ar chuaillí arda.
The hop plant grows up tall poles.
Tá blas láidir an leannlusa ar an leann seo.
This ale has a strong taste of hops.
Cuireann siad leannlusanna leis an mbeoir ag deireadh an bhruite.
They add hops to the beer at the end of the boil.
Tá leannlusanna á bhfás sa ghairdín againn.
We are growing hops in the garden.
Bhí an grúdaire ag triomú leannlusanna san áiléar.
The brewer was drying hops in the loft.
Is planda dreapaire é an leannlus.
The hop is a climbing plant.
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Hop in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hop?
The Irish for hop is leannlus (pronounced “LYAN-lus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leannlusanna.
How do you pronounce leannlus in Irish?
Leannlus is said like “LYAN-lus” (IPA /ˈlʲan̪ˠlˠʊsˠ/).
What is the plural of hop in Irish?
The plural of leannlus is leannlusanna; with the article, na leannlusanna means “the hops”. The genitive plural is leannlusanna, as in boladh na leannlusanna (the smell of the hops).
How is 'leannlus' formed?
It combines 'leann' (ale) and 'lus' (herb, plant), so it literally means 'ale herb'.
