HeyRuaHow to say “nursery” in Irish
- Irish:
- naíolann
- English:
- nursery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NEE-uh-lun” /ˈn̪ˠiːl̪ˠən̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- naíolanna (nurseries)
- Genitive singular:
- naíolainne, na naíolainne (e.g. foireann na naíolainne, the staff of the nursery)
- Genitive plural:
- naíolann, na naíolann (e.g. foireann na naíolann, the staff of the nurseries)
What does “naíolann” mean?
- nursery
- A place where babies and young children are cared for during the day while their parents work.Also: crèche, day nursery, childcare centre, daycare.
“Naíolann” with the article
The plural of nursery in Irish is naíolanna. Here is naíolann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an naíolann
the nursery
No change after an
na naíolanna
the nurseries
Plural: no change after na
“Naíolann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using naíolann, the Irish word for nursery.
Téann mo mhac chuig naíolann gach maidin.
My son goes to a nursery every morning.
Osclaíonn an naíolann ag a hocht a chlog.
The nursery opens at eight o'clock.
Tá sí ag obair i naíolann sa bhaile mór.
She works in a nursery in town.
Bhí mé ag caint le bainisteoir na naíolainne.
I was talking to the nursery manager.
Tá naíolanna an-daor sa chathair.
Nurseries are very expensive in the city.
Tá áit aici sa naíolann anois.
She has a place in the nursery now.
Bailím ón naíolann í ag a cúig.
I collect her from the nursery at five.
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 naíolann (pronounced “NEE-uh-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is naíolanna.
How do you pronounce naíolann in Irish?
Naíolann is said like “NEE-uh-lun” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠiːl̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of nursery in Irish?
The plural of naíolann is naíolanna; with the article, na naíolanna means “the nurseries”. The genitive plural is naíolann, as in foireann na naíolann (the staff of the nurseries).
What is the difference between naíolann and naíonra?
A naíolann is a day nursery or crèche for childcare, while a naíonra is an Irish-medium playgroup or preschool for young children.
