HeyRuaHow to say “lodger” in Irish
- Irish:
- lóistéir
- English:
- lodger
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOH-shtyayr” /ˈl̪ˠoːʃtʲeːɾʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lóistéirí (lodgers)
- Genitive singular:
- lóistéara, an lóistéara (e.g. seomra an lóistéara, the lodger's room)
- Genitive plural:
- lóistéirí, na lóistéirí (e.g. teach lóistéirí, a lodging house)
What does “lóistéir” mean?
- lodger
- A person who pays to live in a room in someone else's house.Also: boarder, paying guest, tenant.
“Lóistéir” with the article
The plural of lodger in Irish is lóistéirí. Here is lóistéir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lóistéir
the lodger
No change after an
na lóistéirí
the lodgers
Plural: no change after na
“Lóistéir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lóistéir, the Irish word for lodger.
Tá lóistéir nua againn sa teach.
We have a new lodger in the house.
D'íoc an lóistéir an cíos inné.
The lodger paid the rent yesterday.
Bhí dhá lóistéir ag mo mháthair fadó.
My mother had two lodgers long ago.
Thóg siad lóistéirí isteach chun airgead a shaothrú.
They took in lodgers to earn money.
Tá rothar an lóistéara sa halla.
The lodger's bike is in the hall.
Bhí mé i mo lóistéir i mBaile Átha Cliath.
I was a lodger in Dublin.
Is lóistéir ciúin é Seán.
Seán is a quiet lodger.
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Lodger in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lodger?
The Irish for lodger is lóistéir (pronounced “LOH-shtyayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lóistéirí.
How do you pronounce lóistéir in Irish?
Lóistéir is said like “LOH-shtyayr” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠoːʃtʲeːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of lodger in Irish?
The plural of lóistéir is lóistéirí; with the article, na lóistéirí means “the lodgers”. The genitive plural is lóistéirí, as in teach lóistéirí (a lodging house).
What is the difference between lóistéir and lóistín?
Lóistéir is the person who lodges, while lóistín is the lodging or accommodation itself, as in 'ar lóistín' (lodging, in digs).
