HeyRuaHow to say “lemon” in Irish
- Irish:
- líomóid
- English:
- lemon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEE-mohd” /ˈlʲiːmˠoːdʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- líomóidí (lemons)
- Genitive singular:
- líomóide, na líomóide (e.g. sú líomóide, lemon juice)
- Genitive plural:
- líomóidí, na líomóidí (e.g. boladh na líomóidí, the smell of the lemons)
What does “líomóid” mean?
- lemon
- A sour yellow citrus fruit, or the tree it grows on.Also: lemon fruit, citrus fruit.
“Líomóid” with the article
The plural of lemon in Irish is líomóidí. Here is líomóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an líomóid
the lemon
No change after an
na líomóidí
the lemons
Plural: no change after na
“Líomóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using líomóid, the Irish word for lemon.
Cheannaigh mé líomóid sa siopa ar maidin.
I bought a lemon in the shop this morning.
Gearr an líomóid ina dhá leath.
Cut the lemon in half.
Ba mhaith liom slis líomóide i mo thae.
I'd like a slice of lemon in my tea.
Tá na líomóidí seo an-searbh.
These lemons are very sour.
Fáisc an sú as an líomóid.
Squeeze the juice out of the lemon.
Cuir beagán líomóide ar an iasc.
Put a little lemon on the fish.
Tá trí líomóid sa bhabhla ar an mbord.
There are three lemons in the bowl on the table.
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Lemon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lemon?
The Irish for lemon is líomóid (pronounced “LEE-mohd”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is líomóidí.
How do you pronounce líomóid in Irish?
Líomóid is said like “LEE-mohd” (IPA /ˈlʲiːmˠoːdʲ/).
What is the plural of lemon in Irish?
The plural of líomóid is líomóidí; with the article, na líomóidí means “the lemons”. The genitive plural is líomóidí, as in boladh na líomóidí (the smell of the lemons).
What is the difference between líomóid and líoma?
Líomóid is a lemon, while líoma is a lime, the smaller green citrus fruit.
How do I say lemonade?
Lemonade is líomanáid, a separate word from líomóid.
