HeyRuaHow to say “Laois” in Irish
- Irish:
- Laois
- English:
- Laois
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “leesh” /l̪ˠiːʃ/
- Genitive singular:
- Laoise (e.g. Contae Laoise, County Laois)
What does “Laois” mean?
- Laois
- Laois is a county in the province of Leinster in the midlands of Ireland.Also: County Laois, Laoighis, Queen's County.
“Laois” as a county: Laois
A county name changes shape depending on what comes before it. These are the three shapes you will meet most.
“Laois” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Laois, the Irish word for Laois.
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Laois in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Laois?
The Irish for Laois is Laois (pronounced “leesh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Laois in Irish?
Laois is said like “leesh” (IPA /l̪ˠiːʃ/).
Does Laois have a plural?
No. Laois is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why is it 'Port Laoise' and not 'Port Laois'?
Laois is feminine and takes the genitive Laoise after a noun, so the town is Port Laoise and the county is Contae Laoise.
Do I use the article with Laois?
No, Laois is used without the article: i Laois, 'in Laois', and as Laois, 'from Laois'.
How do you say “I am from Laois” in Irish?
Is as Laois mé. To say you are from there originally: Is as Laois ó dhúchas mé.
How do you say “I live in Laois” in Irish?
Tá cónaí orm i Laois. In the county: Tá mé i mo chónaí i gContae Laoise.
What is County Laois in Irish?
Contae Laoise. The name changes after Contae, and after muintir too: muintir Laoise, the people of Laois.
