HeyRuaHow to say “lining” in Irish
- Irish:
- líneáil
- English:
- lining
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- líneáil, to line (ag líneáil, lining)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEE-naw-il” /ˈlʲiːn̪ˠɑːlʲ/
- Plural:
- líneálacha
- Genitive singular:
- líneála, na líneála (e.g. dath na líneála, the colour of the lining)
- Genitive plural:
- líneálacha, na líneálacha (e.g. ábhar na líneálacha, the material of the linings)
What does “líneáil” mean?
“Líneáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lining
- A layer of material covering the inside of something, such as a coat or a box; also the verbal noun of the verb 'líneáil', to line.Also: inner layer, inside layer, liner.
1 other meaning:
- 2lining
- The act of drawing lines on something, such as ruling paper; verbal noun of the verb 'líneáil'.Also: ruling, drawing lines.
“Líneáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, líneáil means lining: it is the verbal noun of the verb líneáil (to line). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Líneáil” with the article
The plural of lining in Irish is líneálacha. Here is líneáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Líneáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using líneáil, the Irish word for lining.
Other nouns in Irish
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Lining in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lining?
The Irish for lining is líneáil (pronounced “LEE-naw-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is líneálacha.
How do you pronounce líneáil in Irish?
Líneáil is said like “LEE-naw-il” (IPA /ˈlʲiːn̪ˠɑːlʲ/).
What is the plural of lining in Irish?
The plural of líneáil is líneálacha; with the article, it is na líneálacha. The genitive plural is líneálacha, as in ábhar na líneálacha (the material of the linings).
Does líneáil have more than one meaning?
Líneáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to line.
Is 'líneáil' the same as 'líne'?
No. 'Líne' means a line, while 'líneáil' is a lining inside clothing or the act of lining or ruling something.
