HeyRuaHow to say “linoleum” in Irish
- Irish:
- líonóil
- English:
- linoleum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LEE-noh-il” /ˈlʲiːnoːlʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- líonóilí (linoleums)
- Genitive singular:
- líonóile, na líonóile (e.g. patrún na líonóile, the pattern of the linoleum)
- Genitive plural:
- líonóilí, na líonóilí (e.g. leagan na líonóilí, the laying of the linoleums)
What does “líonóil” mean?
- linoleum
- A smooth, hard-wearing floor covering made in sheets, often used in kitchens and bathrooms.Also: lino, floor covering, vinyl flooring.
“Líonóil” with the article
The plural of linoleum in Irish is líonóilí. Here is líonóil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an líonóil
the linoleum
No change after an
na líonóilí
the linoleums
Plural: no change after na
“Líonóil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using líonóil, the Irish word for linoleum.
Tá líonóil nua ar urlár na cistine.
There is new linoleum on the kitchen floor.
Bhí an líonóil sleamhain tar éis na báistí.
The linoleum was slippery after the rain.
Ghlan mé an líonóil le mapa.
I cleaned the lino with a mop.
Tá poll i gcúinne na líonóile.
There is a hole in the corner of the linoleum.
Díolann an siopa sin líonóilí de gach dath.
That shop sells linoleum in every colour.
Leag m'athair an líonóil sa seomra folctha.
My father laid the linoleum in the bathroom.
Is fearr liom líonóil ná cairpéad sa chistin.
I prefer lino to carpet in the kitchen.
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Linoleum in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for linoleum?
The Irish for linoleum is líonóil (pronounced “LEE-noh-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is líonóilí.
How do you pronounce líonóil in Irish?
Líonóil is said like “LEE-noh-il” (IPA /ˈlʲiːnoːlʲ/).
What is the plural of linoleum in Irish?
The plural of líonóil is líonóilí; with the article, na líonóilí means “the linoleums”. The genitive plural is líonóilí, as in leagan na líonóilí (the laying of the linoleums).
Is there a short form like English 'lino'?
No, Irish uses líonóil for both 'linoleum' and 'lino'; for a carpet you would say cairpéad instead.
