HeyRuaHow to say “laminated” in Irish
- Irish:
- lannach
- English:
- laminated, bladed, armed with blades
- Word type:
- adjective
- More laminated:
- níos lannaí
- Most laminated:
- is lannaí
- Plural:
- lannacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LAN-uck” /ˈl̪ˠan̪ˠəx/
What does “lannach” mean?
“Lannach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- laminated
- Made of thin layers or plates pressed together.Also: laminar, laminate, layered.
2 other meanings: bladed or armed with blades
- 2bladed
- Having a blade or blades, especially of a weapon.Also: edged, sharp-bladed.
- 3armed with blades
- Carrying swords or other edged weapons, and skilled in using them.Also: sword-wielding, dexterous with a sword.
“Lannach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is lannach after claíomh (sword, masculine), after gloine (glass, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, lannacha.
More laminated, most laminated, very laminated
Tá an t-adhmad seo níos lannaí ná an ceann eile. This wood is more layered than the other one.
| more laminated | níos lannaí | in the past tense: ní ba lannaí |
|---|---|---|
| most laminated | is lannaí | in the past tense: ba lannaí |
| as laminated as | chomh lannach le | no change after chomh |
| very laminated | an-lannach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too laminated | rólannach | ró- lenites |
“Lannach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Laminated in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for laminated?
The Irish for laminated is lannach (pronounced “LAN-uck”). It comes after the noun: claíomh lannach, a laminated sword; gloine lannach, laminated glass.
How do you say more laminated and most laminated in Irish?
níos lannaí is more laminated and is lannaí is most laminated. In the past tense they become ní ba lannaí and ba lannaí.
What is the plural of lannach?
With a plural noun lannach becomes lannacha: claimhte lannacha, gloiní lannacha.
How do you say very laminated in Irish?
an-lannach. Too laminated is rólannach, and as laminated as is chomh lannach le.
Does lannach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lannach can mean laminated, bladed or armed with blades, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Where does 'lannach' come from?
It comes from the noun 'lann', meaning a blade or a thin plate, so 'lannach' means bladed or made of thin layers.
