HeyRuaHow to say “lane” in Irish
- Irish:
- lána
- English:
- lane
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAW-nuh” /ˈl̪ˠɑːn̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lánaí (lanes)
- Genitive singular:
- lána, an lána (e.g. bun an lána, the bottom of the lane)
- Genitive plural:
- lánaí, na lánaí (e.g. soilsiú na lánaí, the lighting of the lanes)
What does “lána” mean?
“Lána” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lane
- A narrow road or passage, often between hedges, walls or houses.Also: alley, boreen, narrow road, laneway.
“Lána” with the article
The plural of lane in Irish is lánaí. Here is lána after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lána
the lane
No change after an
na lánaí
the lanes
Plural: no change after na
“Lána” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lána, the Irish word for lane.
Tá lána cúng taobh thiar den teach.
There's a narrow lane behind the house.
Shiúlamar síos an lána go dtí an trá.
We walked down the lane to the beach.
Tá poill i lár an lána.
There are potholes in the middle of the lane.
Tá trí lána ar an mótarbhealach sin.
That motorway has three lanes.
Bhí mo rothar fágtha agam sa lána.
I had left my bike in the lane.
Ná fan sa lána mear ar an mbóthar.
Don't stay in the fast lane on the road.
Is iad na lánaí sin an chuid is sine den bhaile.
Those lanes are the oldest part of the town.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Lane in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lane?
The Irish for lane is lána (pronounced “LAW-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lánaí.
How do you pronounce lána in Irish?
Lána is said like “LAW-nuh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɑːn̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of lane in Irish?
The plural of lána is lánaí; with the article, na lánaí means “the lanes”. The genitive plural is lánaí, as in soilsiú na lánaí (the lighting of the lanes).
What is the difference between lána and bóithrín?
Lána is a general word for a lane, including a traffic lane, while bóithrín is a small country road or boreen.
