HeyRuaHow to say “launch” in Irish
- Irish:
- lainse
- English:
- launch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAN-shuh” /ˈl̪ˠanʲʃə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lainsí (launches)
- Genitive singular:
- lainse, na lainse (e.g. inneall na lainse, the engine of the launch)
- Genitive plural:
- lainsí, na lainsí (e.g. úinéirí na lainsí, the owners of the launches)
What does “lainse” mean?
- launch
- A small motor boat used for short trips, ferrying people or harbour work.Also: motor launch, motorboat, small boat.
Other Irish words for launch: lainseáil (launch), lainseáil (launch)
“Lainse” with the article
The plural of launch in Irish is lainsí. Here is lainse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lainse
the launch
No change after an
na lainsí
the launches
Plural: no change after na
“Lainse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lainse, the Irish word for launch.
Chuamar amach chuig an oileán i lainse.
We went out to the island in a launch.
Tá an lainse ceangailte ag an gcé.
The launch is tied up at the quay.
Bhí fear na lainse ag fanacht linn.
The launch man was waiting for us.
Bíonn go leor lainsí sa chuan sa samhradh.
There are lots of launches in the harbour in summer.
Cheannaigh m'uncail lainse nua anuraidh.
My uncle bought a new launch last year.
Thug an lainse na paisinéirí go tír.
The launch brought the passengers ashore.
Ní raibh ach seisear sa lainse.
There were only six people in the launch.
Other nouns in Irish
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Launch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for launch?
The Irish for launch is lainse (pronounced “LAN-shuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lainsí.
How do you pronounce lainse in Irish?
Lainse is said like “LAN-shuh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠanʲʃə/).
What is the plural of launch in Irish?
The plural of lainse is lainsí; with the article, na lainsí means “the launches”. The genitive plural is lainsí, as in úinéirí na lainsí (the owners of the launches).
Is 'lainse' used for launching a product or a rocket?
No, 'lainse' is the boat. Launching an event or product is 'seoladh', e.g. seoladh an leabhair.
