HeyRuaHow to say “placename” in Irish
- Irish:
- logainm
- English:
- placename
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LUG-an-im” /ˈlˠɔɡanʲəmʲ/
- Plural:
- logainmneacha (placenames)
- Genitive singular:
- logainm, an logainm (e.g. brí an logainm, the meaning of the placename)
- Genitive plural:
- logainmneacha, na logainmneacha (e.g. bunachar na logainmneacha, the placenames database)
What does “logainm” mean?
- placename
- The name of a place, such as a town, townland, hill or river.Also: place name, toponym, name of a place.
“Logainm” with the article
The plural of placename in Irish is logainmneacha. Here is logainm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Logainm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using logainm, the Irish word for placename.
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Placename in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for placename?
The Irish for placename is logainm (pronounced “LUG-an-im”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is logainmneacha.
How do you pronounce logainm in Irish?
Logainm is said like “LUG-an-im” (IPA /ˈlˠɔɡanʲəmʲ/).
What is the plural of placename in Irish?
The plural of logainm is logainmneacha; with the article, na logainmneacha means “the placenames”. The genitive plural is logainmneacha, as in bunachar na logainmneacha (the placenames database).
What parts make up the word 'logainm'?
It combines 'log' (a place, hollow) and 'ainm' (name), so 'logainm' literally means 'place name'.
Where can I check the official Irish form of a placename?
The official Irish forms of placenames are listed in the database logainm.ie, compiled by the Placenames Branch.
