HeyRuaHow to say “lozenge” in Irish
- Irish:
- losainn
- English:
- lozenge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOS-in” /ˈl̪ˠɔsˠənʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- losainní (lozenges)
- Genitive singular:
- losainne, na losainne (e.g. blas na losainne, the taste of the lozenge)
- Genitive plural:
- losainní, na losainní (e.g. paicéad losainní, a packet of lozenges)
What does “losainn” mean?
“Losainn” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lozenge
- A small sweet or medicated tablet that you suck slowly, for example for a sore throat.Also: throat lozenge, cough drop, pastille.
1 other meaning:
- 2lozenge
- A diamond shape, a figure with four equal sides and two acute angles, as in heraldry or design.Also: diamond shape, rhombus.
“Losainn” with the article
The plural of lozenge in Irish is losainní. Here is losainn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an losainn
the lozenge
No change after an
na losainní
the lozenges
Plural: no change after na
“Losainn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using losainn, the Irish word for lozenge.
Tóg losainn má tá do scornach tinn.
Take a lozenge if your throat is sore.
Tá an losainn seo róláidir dom.
This lozenge is too strong for me.
Cheannaigh mé losainní sa chógaslann inné.
I bought lozenges in the pharmacy yesterday.
Bhí blas meala ar an losainn.
The lozenge tasted of honey.
Cá bhfuil mo losainní eile?
Where are my other lozenges?
Thug an dochtúir paicéad losainní dom.
The doctor gave me a packet of lozenges.
Tá losainn i mo phóca i gcónaí.
I always have a lozenge in my pocket.
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Lozenge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lozenge?
The Irish for lozenge is losainn (pronounced “LOS-in”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is losainní.
How do you pronounce losainn in Irish?
Losainn is said like “LOS-in” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɔsˠənʲ/).
What is the plural of lozenge in Irish?
The plural of losainn is losainní; with the article, na losainní means “the lozenges”. The genitive plural is losainní, as in paicéad losainní (a packet of lozenges).
Is 'losainn' the same as 'piollaire'?
No: 'losainn' is a lozenge you suck slowly, while 'piollaire' is a pill you swallow. A tablet is usually 'táibléad'.
