HeyRuaHow to say “lawn” in Irish
- Irish:
- plásóg
- English:
- lawn, plot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAW-sohg” /ˈplˠaːsˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- plásóga (lawns)
- Genitive singular:
- plásóige, na plásóige (e.g. lár na plásóige, the middle of the lawn)
- Genitive plural:
- plásóg, na bplásóg (e.g. cúram na bplásóg, the care of the lawns)
What does “plásóg” mean?
“Plásóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lawn
- A small area of short grass, for example beside a house or in a park.Also: green, grass plot, grassy patch.
“Plásóg” with the article
The plural of lawn in Irish is plásóga. Here is plásóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Plásóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using plásóg, the Irish word for lawn.
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Lawn in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lawn?
The Irish for lawn is plásóg (pronounced “PLAW-sohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is plásóga. Depending on context it can also mean plot.
How do you pronounce plásóg in Irish?
Plásóg is said like “PLAW-sohg” (IPA /ˈplˠaːsˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of lawn in Irish?
The plural of plásóg is plásóga; with the article, na plásóga means “the lawns”. The genitive plural is plásóg, as in cúram na bplásóg (the care of the lawns).
Does plásóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Plásóg can mean lawn or plot, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does plásóg change to phlásóg or bplásóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) plásóg becomes mo phlásóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplásóg (eclipsis).
What is the difference between plásóg and faiche?
Plásóg is usually a small lawn or grassy patch, as in a garden, while faiche is a larger green or playing field, such as a village green.
