HeyRuaHow to say “lot” in Irish
- Irish:
- lota
- English:
- lot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LUT-uh” /ˈl̪ˠɔt̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lotaí (lots)
- Genitive singular:
- lota, an lota (e.g. praghas an lota, the price of the lot)
- Genitive plural:
- lotaí, na lotaí (e.g. ceant na lotaí, the auction of the lots)
What does “lota” mean?
- lot
- A plot or portion of land, or a batch of items offered together, especially at an auction.Also: plot of land, plot, auction lot, batch.
“Lota” with the article
The plural of lot in Irish is lotaí. Here is lota after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lota
the lot
No change after an
na lotaí
the lots
Plural: no change after na
“Lota” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lota, the Irish word for lot.
Cheannaigh siad lota talún in aice na habhann.
They bought a plot of land beside the river.
Díoladh an lota sin ar ceant inné.
That lot was sold at auction yesterday.
Bhí praghas an lota níos airde ná mar a cheap mé.
The price of the lot was higher than I thought.
Tá trí lota ar díol ar an mbóthar sin.
There are three plots for sale on that road.
Thóg sé teach ar a lota féin.
He built a house on his own plot.
Cuireadh na lotaí go léir ar ceant.
All the lots were put up for auction.
Tá mo lota beag ach tá sé ciúin.
My plot is small but it is quiet.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Lot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lot?
The Irish for lot is lota (pronounced “LUT-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lotaí.
How do you pronounce lota in Irish?
Lota is said like “LUT-uh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɔt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of lot in Irish?
The plural of lota is lotaí; with the article, na lotaí means “the lots”. The genitive plural is lotaí, as in ceant na lotaí (the auction of the lots).
Is 'lota' the usual word for a plot of land?
'Lota' is used mainly for a lot at an auction or a building plot; for land in general, 'píosa talún' or 'suíomh' (site) are also common.
