HeyRuaHow to say “local” in Irish
- Irish:
- logánta
- English:
- local, localized
- Word type:
- adjective
- More local:
- níos logánta
- Most local:
- is logánta
- Pronunciation:
- “LOG-awn-ta” /ˈlˠɔɡaːn̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “logánta” mean?
“Logánta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- local
- Belonging to or found in a particular place or district.Also: regional, district.
1 other meaning: localized
- 2localized
- Limited to one part or area, for example of the body or a region.Also: localised, confined, restricted.
Other Irish adjectives for local: áitiúil (local), réigiúnach (regional)
“Logánta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is logánta after nuachtán (newspaper, masculine), after scoil (school, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, logánta.
More local, most local, very local
| more local | níos logánta | in the past tense: ní ba logánta |
|---|---|---|
| most local | is logánta | in the past tense: ba logánta |
| as local as | chomh logánta le | no change after chomh |
| very local | an-logánta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too local | rólogánta | ró- lenites |
“Logánta” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Local in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for local?
The Irish for local is logánta (pronounced “LOG-awn-ta”). It comes after the noun: nuachtán logánta, a local newspaper; scoil logánta, a local school.
How do you say more local and most local in Irish?
níos logánta is more local and is logánta is most local. In the past tense they become ní ba logánta and ba logánta.
How do you say very local in Irish?
an-logánta. Too local is rólogánta, and as local as is chomh logánta le.
Does logánta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Logánta can mean local or localized, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'logánta' and 'áitiúil'?
Both mean local; 'áitiúil' is the more common everyday word (siopa áitiúil), while 'logánta' is often used in set terms such as 'rialtas logánta' (local government).
