HeyRuaHow to say “lantern” in Irish
- Irish:
- laindéar
- English:
- lantern
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAN-jayr” /ˈlˠanʲdʲeːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- laindéir (lanterns)
- Genitive singular:
- laindéir, an laindéir (e.g. solas an laindéir, the light of the lantern)
- Genitive plural:
- laindéar, na laindéar (e.g. solas na laindéar, the light of the lanterns)
What does “laindéar” mean?
- lantern
- A portable case with transparent sides that holds a light or flame.Also: lamp, storm lantern, hurricane lamp.
Other Irish words for lantern: lóchrann (lantern)
“Laindéar” with the article
The plural of lantern in Irish is laindéir. Here is laindéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Laindéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using laindéar, the Irish word for lantern.
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Lantern in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lantern?
The Irish for lantern is laindéar (pronounced “LAN-jayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is laindéir.
How do you pronounce laindéar in Irish?
Laindéar is said like “LAN-jayr” (IPA /ˈlˠanʲdʲeːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of lantern in Irish?
The plural of laindéar is laindéir; with the article, na laindéir means “the lanterns”. The genitive plural is laindéar, as in solas na laindéar (the light of the lanterns).
What is the difference between laindéar and lampa?
Laindéar is a lantern, a light in a protective case you can carry, while lampa is a lamp in general. An older literary word for lantern is lóchrann.
