HeyRuaHow to say “litany” in Irish
- Irish:
- liodán
- English:
- litany
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LID-awn” /ˈl̠ʲɪd̪ˠaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- liodáin (litanies)
- Genitive singular:
- liodáin, an liodáin (e.g. deireadh an liodáin, the end of the litany)
- Genitive plural:
- liodán, na liodán (e.g. leabhar na liodán, the book of the litanies)
What does “liodán” mean?
“Liodán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- litany
- A long prayer made up of a series of invocations, each followed by a fixed response.Also: litany prayer, invocation.
1 other meaning:
- 2litany
- A long, repetitive list or recital of things, such as complaints or names.Also: long list, string, rigmarole.
“Liodán” with the article
The plural of litany in Irish is liodáin. Here is liodán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an liodán
the litany
No change after an
na liodáin
the litanies
Plural: no change after na
“Liodán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using liodán, the Irish word for litany.
Dúirt an sagart liodán tar éis an Aifrinn.
The priest said a litany after Mass.
Bhí liodán na Maighdine Muire ar eolas ag mo sheanmháthair.
My grandmother knew the Litany of the Virgin Mary by heart.
Thug sé liodán gearán dúinn faoin obair.
He gave us a litany of complaints about the work.
Freagraíonn an pobal gach líne den liodán.
The congregation answers each line of the litany.
Tá na liodáin sin an-sean ar fad.
Those litanies are very old indeed.
Ní raibh deireadh leis an liodán leithscéalta.
There was no end to the string of excuses.
Léigh sí an liodán i nGaeilge.
She read the litany in Irish.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Litany in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for litany?
The Irish for litany is liodán (pronounced “LID-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is liodáin.
How do you pronounce liodán in Irish?
Liodán is said like “LID-awn” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲɪd̪ˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of litany in Irish?
The plural of liodán is liodáin; with the article, na liodáin means “the litanies”. The genitive plural is liodán, as in leabhar na liodán (the book of the litanies).
Can 'liodán' be used outside religion?
Yes, like English 'litany' it can mean a long tedious list, as in 'liodán gearán', a litany of complaints.
