HeyRuaHow to say “loading” in Irish
- Irish:
- lódáil
- English:
- loading, loading (computing)
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- lódáil, to load (ag lódáil, loading)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOH-daw-il” /ˈl̪ˠoːd̪ˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- lódála, na lódála (e.g. le linn na lódála, during the loading)
What does “lódáil” mean?
“Lódáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- loading
- The act of putting a load onto a vehicle, ship or machine; it is the verbal noun of the verb lódáil.Also: load, lading, stowing cargo.
1 other meaning: loading (computing)
- 2loading (computing)
- The act of loading a program or file into a computer's memory.Also: loading, uploading, loading data.
“Lódáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, lódáil means loading: it is the verbal noun of the verb lódáil (to load). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Lódáil” with the article
Here is lódáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Lódáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lódáil, the Irish word for loading.
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Loading in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for loading?
The Irish for loading is lódáil (pronounced “LOH-daw-il”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean loading (computing).
How do you pronounce lódáil in Irish?
Lódáil is said like “LOH-daw-il” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠoːd̪ˠaːlʲ/).
Does lódáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for lódáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does lódáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lódáil can mean loading or loading (computing), depending on context; the first is the most common. Lódáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to load.
Is there a more native word than lódáil?
Yes, lódáil is a borrowing from English 'load'; more formal Irish often uses luchtú (from luchtaigh), and lasta means the cargo itself.
