HeyRuaHow to say “plane” in Irish
- Irish:
- plána
- English:
- plane
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PLAW-nuh” /ˈpˠl̪ˠɑːn̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- plánaí (planes)
- Genitive singular:
- plána, an phlána (e.g. lann an phlána, the blade of the plane)
- Genitive plural:
- plánaí, na bplánaí (e.g. lanna na bplánaí, the blades of the planes)
What does “plána” mean?
“Plána” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- plane
- A carpenter's tool with a blade, used for smoothing and shaping wood.Also: carpenter's plane, wood plane, smoothing tool.
1 other meaning:
- 2plane
- A flat or level surface, especially in mathematics or science.Also: flat surface, level surface, plane surface.
“Plána” with the article
The plural of plane in Irish is plánaí. Here is plána after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Plána” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using plána, the Irish word for plane.
Other nouns in Irish
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Plane in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plane?
The Irish for plane is plána (pronounced “PLAW-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is plánaí.
How do you pronounce plána in Irish?
Plána is said like “PLAW-nuh” (IPA /ˈpˠl̪ˠɑːn̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of plane in Irish?
The plural of plána is plánaí; with the article, na plánaí means “the planes”. The genitive plural is plánaí, as in lanna na bplánaí (the blades of the planes).
Why does plána change to phlána or bplána?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) plána becomes mo phlána (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplána (eclipsis).
Is 'plána' the word for an aeroplane?
No, an aeroplane is 'eitleán'. 'Plána' is a carpenter's plane or a flat surface in geometry.
What is the verb for planing wood?
The verb is 'plánáil', for example 'Phlánáil sé an clár', he planed the board.
