HeyRuaHow to say “linen” in Irish
- Irish:
- línéadach
- English:
- linen
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEEN-ay-dukh” /ˈlʲiːnʲeːd̪ˠəx/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- línéadaigh, an línéadaigh (e.g. cófra línéadaigh, linen press)
What does “línéadach” mean?
“Línéadach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- linen
- Cloth or thread made from the fibres of the flax plant.Also: linen cloth, flax cloth.
1 other meaning:
- 2linen
- Household items such as sheets, tablecloths and towels, traditionally made of linen.Also: bed linen, table linen, household linen.
“Línéadach” with the article
Here is línéadach after the article (an t-alt).
an línéadach
the linen
No change after an
“Línéadach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using línéadach, the Irish word for linen.
Bhí línéadach bán ar an mbord.
There was white linen on the table.
Is as línéadach a rinneadh an léine seo.
This shirt is made of linen.
Cuir an línéadach glan sa chófra.
Put the clean linen in the press.
Bhí boladh deas ar an línéadach leapa.
The bed linen smelled lovely.
Bhí tionscal an línéadaigh láidir i mBéal Feirste.
The linen industry was strong in Belfast.
Tá mo línéadach boird go léir salach.
All my table linen is dirty.
Nigh sí an línéadach leapa inné.
She washed the bed linen yesterday.
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Linen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for linen?
The Irish for linen is línéadach (pronounced “LEEN-ay-dukh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce línéadach in Irish?
Línéadach is said like “LEEN-ay-dukh” (IPA /ˈlʲiːnʲeːd̪ˠəx/).
Does línéadach have a plural?
No plural form is given for línéadach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'línéadach' related to 'líon'?
'Línéadach' is literally 'líon' (flax) plus 'éadach' (cloth), so it means cloth made of flax. 'Líon' on its own means the flax plant or linen thread.
