HeyRuaHow to say “London” in Irish
- Irish:
- Londain
- English:
- London
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LUN-din” /ˈl̪ˠʊn̪ˠəɟ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Londan (e.g. sráideanna Londan, the streets of London)
What does “Londain” mean?
- London
- London is the capital city of England and of the United Kingdom.Also: capital of England, capital of the uk.
“Londain” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Londain, the Irish word for London.
Is as Londain mé.
I'm from London.
Tá mé i mo chónaí i Londain.
I live in London.
Chuaigh mé sall go Londain anuraidh.
I went over to London last year.
Tá Londain ar na cathracha is mó ar domhan.
London is one of the largest cities in the world.
Bhí an traein go Londain déanach inniu.
The train to London was late today.
Is breá liom busanna dearga Londan.
I love London's red buses.
D'oibrigh m'uncail i Londain ar feadh blianta.
My uncle worked in London for years.
Other nouns in Irish
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London in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for London?
The Irish for London is Londain (pronounced “LUN-din”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Londain in Irish?
Londain is said like “LUN-din” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠʊn̪ˠəɟ/).
Does Londain have a plural?
No. Londain is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why is it 'muintir Londan' and not 'muintir Londain'?
Londain has its own genitive form Londan, so you say 'muintir Londan' for the people of London and 'Tuaisceart Londan' for North London.
Do I say 'i Londain' or 'sa Londain'?
Use 'i Londain' with no article and no mutation: 'Tá mé i Londain'. Going there is 'go Londain'.
