HeyRuaHow to say “net” in Irish
- Irish:
- líon
- English:
- net, web, flax, linen
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “leen” /lʲiːnˠ/
- Plural:
- líonta (nets)
- Genitive singular:
- lín, an lín (e.g. mogaill an lín, the meshes of the net)
- Genitive plural:
- líonta, na líonta (e.g. deisiú na líonta, the mending of the nets)
What does “líon” mean?
“Líon” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- net
- A mesh of knotted string or cord used for catching fish or animals, or in games such as football.Also: fishing net, goal net, mesh.
3 other meanings: web or flax or linen
“Líon” with the article
The plural of net in Irish is líonta. Here is líon after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Líon” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using líon, the Irish word for net.
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Net in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for net?
The Irish for net is líon (pronounced “leen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is líonta. Depending on context it can also mean web or flax or linen.
How do you pronounce líon in Irish?
Líon is said like “leen” (IPA /lʲiːnˠ/).
What is the plural of net in Irish?
The plural of líon is líonta; with the article, na líonta means “the nets”. The genitive plural is líonta, as in deisiú na líonta (the mending of the nets).
Does líon have more than one meaning?
Yes. Líon can mean net, web, flax or linen, depending on context; the first is the most common. Líon also has its own entry as a verb meaning to fill.
Is 'líon' meaning 'net' the same word as 'líon' meaning 'number' or 'fill'?
No. 'Líon' (net, flax) is a separate word from 'líon' (number, as in 'líon na ndaoine') and the verb 'líon' (fill), though they are spelled alike.
What is the difference between 'líon' and 'eangach'?
Both mean net; 'eangach' is often used for a fishing net or gill net, while 'líon' is the general word, also used for a goal net or spider's web.
