HeyRuaHow to say “legion” in Irish
- Irish:
- léigiún
- English:
- legion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAY-gyoon” /ˈl̠ʲeːɟuːn̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- léigiúin (legions)
- Genitive singular:
- léigiúin, an léigiúin (e.g. ceannasaí an léigiúin, commander of the legion)
- Genitive plural:
- léigiún, na léigiún (e.g. suaitheantais na léigiún, the emblems of the legions)
What does “léigiún” mean?
“Léigiún” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- legion
- A large unit of soldiers, especially a division of the ancient Roman army.Also: Roman legion, army unit.
1 other meaning:
- 2legion
- A very large number or multitude of people or things.Also: multitude, host, great number.
“Léigiún” with the article
The plural of legion in Irish is léigiúin. Here is léigiún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an léigiún
the legion
No change after an
na léigiúin
the legions
Plural: no change after na
“Léigiún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léigiún, the Irish word for legion.
Bhí léigiún Rómhánach lonnaithe sa chathair.
A Roman legion was stationed in the city.
Mháirseáil an léigiún trasna na habhann.
The legion marched across the river.
Ba é ceannasaí an léigiúin a thug an t-ordú.
It was the legion's commander who gave the order.
Chuir an tImpire trí léigiún go dtí an Bhreatain.
The Emperor sent three legions to Britain.
Bhí na léigiúin ag fanacht ar an teorainn.
The legions were waiting at the border.
Bhí a athair ina shaighdiúir i léigiún eachtrach.
His father was a soldier in a foreign legion.
Tá léigiún lucht leanúna ag an amhránaí sin.
That singer has a legion of fans.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Legion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for legion?
The Irish for legion is léigiún (pronounced “LAY-gyoon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is léigiúin.
How do you pronounce léigiún in Irish?
Léigiún is said like “LAY-gyoon” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲeːɟuːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of legion in Irish?
The plural of léigiún is léigiúin; with the article, na léigiúin means “the legions”. The genitive plural is léigiún, as in suaitheantais na léigiún (the emblems of the legions).
What is the Legion of Mary called in Irish?
The Catholic lay organisation is called Léigiún Muire in Irish.
