HeyRuaHow to say “nursery” in Irish
- Irish:
- gorlann
- English:
- nursery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GOR-lun” /ˈɡɔɾˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- gorlanna (nurseries)
- Genitive singular:
- gorlainne, na gorlainne (e.g. geata na gorlainne, the gate of the nursery)
- Genitive plural:
- gorlann, na ngorlann (e.g. úinéirí na ngorlann, the owners of the nurseries)
What does “gorlann” mean?
- nursery
- A place where young plants and trees are grown until they are ready to be planted out.Also: plant nursery, tree nursery, seedbed.
Other Irish words for nursery: naíolann (nursery)
“Gorlann” with the article
The plural of nursery in Irish is gorlanna. Here is gorlann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gorlann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gorlann, the Irish word for nursery.
Other nouns in Irish
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Nursery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nursery?
The Irish for nursery is gorlann (pronounced “GOR-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gorlanna.
How do you pronounce gorlann in Irish?
Gorlann is said like “GOR-lun” (IPA /ˈɡɔɾˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of nursery in Irish?
The plural of gorlann is gorlanna; with the article, na gorlanna means “the nurseries”. The genitive plural is gorlann, as in úinéirí na ngorlann (the owners of the nurseries).
Why does gorlann change to ghorlann or ngorlann?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gorlann becomes mo ghorlann (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngorlann (eclipsis).
Can 'gorlann' mean a nursery for children?
No, 'gorlann' is a nursery for plants or trees. A nursery for small children is 'naíolann'.
