HeyRuaHow to say “lanyard” in Irish
- Irish:
- láinnéar
- English:
- lanyard, lanyard (nautical)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWN-yair” /ˈlˠaːn̠ʲeːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- láinnéir (lanyards)
- Genitive singular:
- láinnéir, an láinnéir (e.g. fad an láinnéir, the length of the lanyard)
- Genitive plural:
- láinnéar, na láinnéar (e.g. ceangal na láinnéar, the fastening of the lanyards)
What does “láinnéar” mean?
“Láinnéar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lanyard
- A cord or strap, often worn around the neck, used to hold something such as a whistle, knife or identity badge.Also: neck cord, cord, strap.
1 other meaning: lanyard (nautical)
- 2lanyard (nautical)
- A short rope on a ship used for securing or tightening rigging.Also: lanyard, rope, rigging line.
“Láinnéar” with the article
The plural of lanyard in Irish is láinnéir. Here is láinnéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Láinnéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using láinnéar, the Irish word for lanyard.
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Lanyard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lanyard?
The Irish for lanyard is láinnéar (pronounced “LAWN-yair”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is láinnéir. Depending on context it can also mean lanyard (nautical).
How do you pronounce láinnéar in Irish?
Láinnéar is said like “LAWN-yair” (IPA /ˈlˠaːn̠ʲeːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of lanyard in Irish?
The plural of láinnéar is láinnéir; with the article, na láinnéir means “the lanyards”. The genitive plural is láinnéar, as in ceangal na láinnéar (the fastening of the lanyards).
Does láinnéar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Láinnéar can mean lanyard or lanyard (nautical), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'láinnéar' used for an ID badge cord?
Yes, 'láinnéar' is the cord itself; the badge is 'suaitheantas' or 'pas'.
