HeyRuaHow to say “lunch” in Irish
- Irish:
- lón
- English:
- lunch, provisions
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “lohn” /l̪ˠoːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- lónta (lunches)
- Genitive singular:
- lóin, an lóin (e.g. am lóin, lunchtime)
- Genitive plural:
- lónta, na lónta (e.g. am na lónta, the time of the lunches)
What does “lón” mean?
“Lón” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lunch
- The meal eaten in the middle of the day.Also: luncheon, midday meal, packed lunch.
1 other meaning: provisions
- 2provisions
- A store of food or supplies laid in for later use, for example for a journey.Also: supplies, food, victuals, store.
“Lón” with the article
The plural of lunch in Irish is lónta. Here is lón after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lón” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lón, the Irish word for lunch.
Other nouns in Irish
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Lunch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lunch?
The Irish for lunch is lón (pronounced “lohn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lónta. Depending on context it can also mean provisions.
How do you pronounce lón in Irish?
Lón is said like “lohn” (IPA /l̪ˠoːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of lunch in Irish?
The plural of lón is lónta; with the article, na lónta means “the lunches”. The genitive plural is lónta, as in am na lónta (the time of the lunches).
Does lón have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lón can mean lunch or provisions, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'lón' the same as 'dinnéar'?
'Lón' is the midday meal, while 'dinnéar' is the main meal, which some people eat at midday and others in the evening.
Does 'armlón' have anything to do with lunch?
Only through the older sense of 'lón' as provisions: 'armlón' means ammunition, literally 'arms supplies'.
