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Network in Irish (Líonra): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘líonra’ also means: computer network

The Irish for network is líonra, a masculine noun (plural líonraí).
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How to say “network” in Irish

Irish:
líonra
English:
network, computer network
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“LEEN-ruh”  /ˈlʲiːn̪ˠɾˠə/
Various forms
Plural:
líonraí (networks)
Genitive singular:
líonra, an líonra (e.g. slándáil an líonra, the security of the network)
Genitive plural:
líonraí, na líonraí (e.g. bainisteoireacht na líonraí, the management of the networks)

What does “líonra” mean?

“Líonra” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

network
A system of connected lines, routes, people or computers that link together.Also: web, grid, system.
1 other meaning: computer network
2computer network
A group of computers or devices connected so they can share data.Also: network, lan, internet connection.

“Líonra” with the article

The plural of network in Irish is líonraí. Here is líonra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an líonra
the network
No change after an
na líonraí
the networks
Plural: no change after na

“Líonra” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using líonra, the Irish word for network.

Tá líonra bóithre maith sa cheantar seo.
There is a good road network in this area.
Níl an líonra ag obair ar maidin.
The network isn't working this morning.
Cé chomh maith is atá líonra bus na tíre?
How good is the country's bus network?
Scaipigí an scéal trí bhur gcuid líonraí sóisialta.
Spread the news through your social networks.
Cheangail mé mo ríomhaire leis an líonra nua.
I connected my computer to the new network.
Tá fadhb le pasfhocal an líonra.
There's a problem with the network password.
Bíonn a lán daoine i líonra mar sin.
Lots of people are in a network like that.

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Network in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for network?

The Irish for network is líonra (pronounced “LEEN-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is líonraí. Depending on context it can also mean computer network.

How do you pronounce líonra in Irish?

Líonra is said like “LEEN-ruh” (IPA /ˈlʲiːn̪ˠɾˠə/).

What is the plural of network in Irish?

The plural of líonra is líonraí; with the article, na líonraí means “the networks”. The genitive plural is líonraí, as in bainisteoireacht na líonraí (the management of the networks).

Does líonra have more than one meaning?

Yes. Líonra can mean network or computer network, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between líonra and gréasán?

Both can mean network, but gréasán is also used for the web, as in an Gréasán Domhanda, while líonra is common for computer, transport and social networks.

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