HeyRuaHow to say “lemonade” in Irish
- Irish:
- líomanáid
- English:
- lemonade
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEE-um-uh-nawd” /ˈlʲiːmˠənˠɑːdʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- líomanáide, na líomanáide (e.g. buidéal líomanáide, a bottle of lemonade)
What does “líomanáid” mean?
- lemonade
- A sweet drink flavoured with lemons, often fizzy.Also: fizzy drink, lemon drink, soft drink.
“Líomanáid” with the article
Here is líomanáid after the article (an t-alt).
an líomanáid
the lemonade
No change after an
“Líomanáid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using líomanáid, the Irish word for lemonade.
Ba mhaith liom gloine líomanáide, le do thoil.
I'd like a glass of lemonade, please.
Tá an líomanáid an-fhuar inniu.
The lemonade is very cold today.
D'ól na páistí líomanáid ag an gcóisir.
The children drank lemonade at the party.
Cheannaigh mé buidéal líomanáide sa siopa.
I bought a bottle of lemonade in the shop.
Doirt mé líomanáid ar mo gheansaí.
I spilled lemonade on my jumper.
Níl a thuilleadh líomanáide fágtha sa chuisneoir.
There's no more lemonade left in the fridge.
Is fearr liom líomanáid ná uisce.
I prefer lemonade to water.
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Lemonade in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lemonade?
The Irish for lemonade is líomanáid (pronounced “LEE-um-uh-nawd”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce líomanáid in Irish?
Líomanáid is said like “LEE-um-uh-nawd” (IPA /ˈlʲiːmˠənˠɑːdʲ/).
Does líomanáid have a plural?
No plural form is given for líomanáid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between líomanáid and líomóid?
Líomóid is the fruit, a lemon, while líomanáid is the drink, lemonade.
