HeyRuaHow to say “lorry” in Irish
- Irish:
- leoraí
- English:
- lorry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LYOR-ee” /ˈlʲoːɾˠiː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- leoraithe (lorries)
- Genitive singular:
- leoraí, an leoraí (e.g. tiománaí an leoraí, the lorry driver)
- Genitive plural:
- leoraithe, na leoraithe (e.g. páirc na leoraithe, the lorry park)
What does “leoraí” mean?
- lorry
- A large motor vehicle used for carrying goods by road.Also: truck, heavy goods vehicle, hgv.
“Leoraí” with the article
The plural of lorry in Irish is leoraithe. Here is leoraí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an leoraí
the lorry
No change after an
na leoraithe
the lorries
Plural: no change after na
“Leoraí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leoraí, the Irish word for lorry.
Tá leoraí mór páirceáilte taobh amuigh den siopa.
There's a big lorry parked outside the shop.
Bhuail an leoraí an balla ag an gcúinne.
The lorry hit the wall at the corner.
Is tiománaí leoraí é m'uncail.
My uncle is a lorry driver.
Bíonn na leoraithe ag dul thar an teach ar maidin.
The lorries go past the house in the morning.
Chuir mé an troscán ar fad sa leoraí.
I put all the furniture in the lorry.
Roinneamar an t-ualach idir dhá leoraí.
We divided the load between two lorries.
Bhí mo leoraí briste síos ar an mótarbhealach.
My lorry was broken down on the motorway.
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Lorry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lorry?
The Irish for lorry is leoraí (pronounced “LYOR-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leoraithe.
How do you pronounce leoraí in Irish?
Leoraí is said like “LYOR-ee” (IPA /ˈlʲoːɾˠiː/).
What is the plural of lorry in Irish?
The plural of leoraí is leoraithe; with the article, na leoraithe means “the lorries”. The genitive plural is leoraithe, as in páirc na leoraithe (the lorry park).
Is 'trucail' the same as 'leoraí'?
'Leoraí' is the usual word for a lorry or truck on the road; 'trucail' more often means a cart, trolley or small truck.
