HeyRuaHow to say “lotion” in Irish
- Irish:
- lóis
- English:
- lotion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “loash” /l̪ˠoːʃ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lóiseanna (lotions)
- Genitive singular:
- lóise, na lóise (e.g. buidéal lóise, a bottle of lotion)
- Genitive plural:
- lóiseanna, na lóiseanna (e.g. úsáid na lóiseanna, the use of the lotions)
What does “lóis” mean?
- lotion
- A liquid preparation that you rub on the skin to soothe, clean or protect it.Also: skin lotion, body lotion, cream.
“Lóis” with the article
The plural of lotion in Irish is lóiseanna. Here is lóis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lóis
the lotion
No change after an
na lóiseanna
the lotions
Plural: no change after na
“Lóis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lóis, the Irish word for lotion.
Chuir sí lóis ar a lámha.
She put lotion on her hands.
Tá an lóis sin an-daor.
That lotion is very expensive.
Cheannaigh mé buidéal lóise sa siopa.
I bought a bottle of lotion in the shop.
Díolann siad lóiseanna éagsúla sa chógaslann.
They sell various lotions in the pharmacy.
Cá bhfuil mo lóis ghréine?
Where is my sun lotion?
Tá boladh deas ar an lóis seo.
This lotion smells nice.
Bhí lóis sa mhála agam ar an trá.
I had lotion in my bag at the beach.
Other nouns in Irish
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Lotion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lotion?
The Irish for lotion is lóis (pronounced “loash”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lóiseanna.
How do you pronounce lóis in Irish?
Lóis is said like “loash” (IPA /l̪ˠoːʃ/).
What is the plural of lotion in Irish?
The plural of lóis is lóiseanna; with the article, na lóiseanna means “the lotions”. The genitive plural is lóiseanna, as in úsáid na lóiseanna (the use of the lotions).
What is the difference between lóis and ungadh?
Lóis is a liquid lotion, while ungadh is an ointment or salve, usually thicker and often medicinal.
