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List in Irish (Liosta): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘liosta’ also means: list (computing)

The Irish for list is liosta, a masculine noun (plural liostaí).
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How to say “list” in Irish

Irish:
liosta
English:
list, list (computing)
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“LYIS-tuh”  /ˈlʲɪsˠt̪ˠə/
Various forms
Plural:
liostaí (lists)
Genitive singular:
liosta, an liosta (e.g. barr an liosta, the top of the list)
Genitive plural:
liostaí, na liostaí (e.g. fad na liostaí, the length of the lists)

What does “liosta” mean?

“Liosta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

list
A series of names, items or numbers written one after another.Also: register, roll, checklist.
1 other meaning: list (computing)
2list (computing)
An ordered collection of items stored or displayed by a computer program.Also: list, data list, menu list.

Other Irish words for list: liostaigh (list)

“Liosta” with the article

The plural of list in Irish is liostaí. Here is liosta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an liosta
the list
No change after an
na liostaí
the lists
Plural: no change after na

“Liosta” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using liosta, the Irish word for list.

Scríobh mé liosta siopadóireachta ar maidin.
I wrote a shopping list this morning.
Tá d'ainm ar an liosta.
Your name is on the list.
Bhí sé ag barr an liosta.
He was at the top of the list.
Cuir na liostaí sin ar an mbord.
Put those lists on the table.
Chaill mé mo liosta sa siopa.
I lost my list in the shop.
Níl a hainm ar an liosta fós.
Her name isn't on the list yet.
Is liosta fada é, ach críochnóimid é.
It's a long list, but we'll finish it.

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List in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for list?

The Irish for list is liosta (pronounced “LYIS-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is liostaí. Depending on context it can also mean list (computing).

How do you pronounce liosta in Irish?

Liosta is said like “LYIS-tuh” (IPA /ˈlʲɪsˠt̪ˠə/).

What is the plural of list in Irish?

The plural of liosta is liostaí; with the article, na liostaí means “the lists”. The genitive plural is liostaí, as in fad na liostaí (the length of the lists).

Does liosta have more than one meaning?

Yes. Liosta can mean list or list (computing), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Is 'liosta' the noun related to the adjective 'liosta' meaning tedious?

No, they only look alike. The noun 'liosta' means a list, while the adjective 'liosta' means slow or tedious, so 'liosta fada' is a long list.

How do I say 'waiting list' in Irish?

Use 'liosta feithimh', for example 'Tá sé ar an liosta feithimh'.

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