HeyRuaHow to say “lawn” in Irish
- Irish:
- léana
- English:
- lawn, meadow
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAY-nuh” /ˈlʲeːnˠə/
- Plural:
- léanta (lawns)
- Genitive singular:
- léana, an léana (e.g. lár an léana, the middle of the lawn)
- Genitive plural:
- léanta, na léanta (e.g. aire na léanta, the care of lawns)
What does “léana” mean?
“Léana” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lawn
- An area of short, mown grass, especially beside a house or in a park.Also: greensward, grass, green.
“Léana” with the article
The plural of lawn in Irish is léanta. Here is léana after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Léana” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léana, the Irish word for lawn.
Other nouns in Irish
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Lawn in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lawn?
The Irish for lawn is léana (pronounced “LAY-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is léanta. Depending on context it can also mean meadow.
How do you pronounce léana in Irish?
Léana is said like “LAY-nuh” (IPA /ˈlʲeːnˠə/).
What is the plural of lawn in Irish?
The plural of léana is léanta; with the article, na léanta means “the lawns”. The genitive plural is léanta, as in aire na léanta (the care of lawns).
Does léana have more than one meaning?
Yes. Léana can mean lawn or meadow, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'léana' and 'faiche'?
Both can mean a lawn or green; 'léana' is the usual word for a garden lawn or grassy meadow, while 'faiche' often means a village green or playing field.
How do I say 'hay fever' in Irish?
Hay fever is 'fiabhras léana', literally 'meadow fever'.
