HeyRuaHow to say “lading” in Irish
- Irish:
- ládáil
- English:
- lading, boatload
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAW-dawl” /ˈl̪ˠɑːd̪ˠɑːlʲ/
- Plural:
- ládálacha
- Genitive singular:
- ládála, na ládála (e.g. bille ládála, bill of lading)
- Genitive plural:
- ládálacha, na ládálacha (e.g. luach na ládálacha, the value of the ladings)
What does “ládáil” mean?
“Ládáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lading
- The act of loading goods onto a ship or vehicle, or the goods so loaded.Also: loading, freight.
1 other meaning: boatload
- 2boatload
- The amount of cargo that a boat or vessel carries at one time.Also: cargo, shipload, load.
“Ládáil” with the article
The plural of lading in Irish is ládálacha. Here is ládáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ládáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ládáil, the Irish word for lading.
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Lading in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lading?
The Irish for lading is ládáil (pronounced “LAW-dawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ládálacha. Depending on context it can also mean boatload.
How do you pronounce ládáil in Irish?
Ládáil is said like “LAW-dawl” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɑːd̪ˠɑːlʲ/).
What is the plural of lading in Irish?
The plural of ládáil is ládálacha; with the article, it is na ládálacha. The genitive plural is ládálacha, as in luach na ládálacha (the value of the ladings).
Does ládáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ládáil can mean lading or boatload, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'ládáil' and 'lasta'?
'Lasta' is the usual everyday word for cargo or freight, while 'ládáil' is more specific to lading or a boatload, as in 'bille ládála' (bill of lading).
