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Launch in Irish (Lainseáil): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘lainseáil’ also means: to launch

The Irish for launch is lainseáil, a feminine noun. Ag lainseáil is launching, from the verb lainseáil.
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How to say “launch” in Irish

Irish:
lainseáil
English:
launch
Word type:
noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:
lainseáil, to launch (ag lainseáil, launching)
Gender:
feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:
“LAN-shaw-il”  /ˈlanʲʃaːlʲ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
lainseála, na lainseála (e.g. lá na lainseála, the day of the launch)

What does “lainseáil” mean?

launch
The launching of something, such as a boat, a rocket, a product or a book; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'lainseáil'.Also: launching, launch event, boat launch.
Other entries for “lainseáil”

The same spelling has its own page as:

Other Irish words for launch: lainseáil (launch)

“Lainseáil” as a verbal noun

After ag, lainseáil means launching: it is the verbal noun of the verb lainseáil (to launch). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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lainseáilverbal noun
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ag lainseáillaunching

“Lainseáil” with the article

Here is lainseáil after the article (an t-alt).

an lainseáil
the launch
No change after an

“Lainseáil” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using lainseáil, the Irish word for launch.

Beidh lainseáil an leabhair ar siúl anocht.
The book launch takes place tonight.
Bhí slua mór ag an lainseáil.
There was a big crowd at the launch.
Tá cuireadh agam chuig lainseáil an albaim nua.
I have an invitation to the new album launch.
Cuireadh an lainseáil siar go dtí an tseachtain seo chugainn.
The launch was postponed until next week.
Bhí gach duine ar bís roimh am na lainseála.
Everyone was excited before the launch time.
D'éirigh go maith le lainseáil an roicéid.
The rocket launch went well.
Labhair an tAire ag lainseáil na tuarascála.
The Minister spoke at the launch of the report.

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Launch in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for launch?

The Irish for launch is lainseáil (pronounced “LAN-shaw-il”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce lainseáil in Irish?

Lainseáil is said like “LAN-shaw-il” (IPA /ˈlanʲʃaːlʲ/).

Does lainseáil have a plural?

No plural form is given for lainseáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does lainseáil have more than one meaning?

Lainseáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to launch.

Is there another Irish word for a launch?

Yes, 'seoladh' is very common for launching a book or product, for example 'seoladh an leabhair'; 'lainseáil' is especially used for boats and rockets but also for events.

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