HeyRuaHow to say “lodging” in Irish
- Irish:
- lóistín
- English:
- lodging
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOH-shteen” /ˈl̪ˠoːʃtʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- lóistíní
- Genitive singular:
- lóistín, an lóistín (e.g. costas an lóistín, the cost of the accommodation)
- Genitive plural:
- lóistíní, na lóistíní (e.g. úinéirí na lóistíní, the owners of the lodgings)
What does “lóistín” mean?
- lodging
- A place where you stay and sleep, usually paying for it, such as a room in someone's house.Also: accommodation, lodgings, digs, board.
Other Irish words for lodging: ósta (lodging), cóiríocht (accommodation)
“Lóistín” with the article
The plural of lodging in Irish is lóistíní. Here is lóistín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lóistín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lóistín, the Irish word for lodging.
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Lodging in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lodging?
The Irish for lodging is lóistín (pronounced “LOH-shteen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lóistíní.
How do you pronounce lóistín in Irish?
Lóistín is said like “LOH-shteen” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠoːʃtʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of lodging in Irish?
The plural of lóistín is lóistíní; with the article, it is na lóistíní. The genitive plural is lóistíní, as in úinéirí na lóistíní (the owners of the lodgings).
How do I say someone is staying in lodgings?
Use 'ar lóistín': 'Tá sí ar lóistín i gCorcaigh' means she is lodging in Cork.
What is the Gaeltacht host called by students?
Students on Irish courses stay with a 'bean an tí' in a 'teach lóistín', and 'bean lóistín' means landlady.
