HeyRuaHow to say “plenty” in Irish
- Irish:
- lánchuid
- English:
- plenty
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWN-khwidj” /ˈl̪ˠaːnˌxɪdʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- lánchoda, na lánchoda (e.g. ag baint na lánchoda, taking the full share)
What does “lánchuid” mean?
- plenty
- A full share or a large amount of something; used mostly in 'a lán' style expressions meaning a great deal.Also: great deal, lot, abundance, full share.
Other Irish words for plenty: leordhóthain (sufficiency), flúirse (abundance), mórdhóthain (more than enough)
“Lánchuid” with the article
Here is lánchuid after the article (an t-alt).
an lánchuid
the plenty
No change after an
“Lánchuid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lánchuid, the Irish word for plenty.
Tá lánchuid airgid aige.
He has plenty of money.
Bhí lánchuid daoine ag an gcruinniú.
There were lots of people at the meeting.
Tá lánchuid bia sa chuisneoir.
There's plenty of food in the fridge.
Tá lánchuid oibre le déanamh againn fós.
We still have a great deal of work to do.
D'ith na páistí lánchuid milseán inné.
The children ate loads of sweets yesterday.
Bhí lánchuid báistí ann an tseachtain seo caite.
There was plenty of rain last week.
Níl lánchuid ama agam inniu.
I haven't a lot of time today.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Plenty in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plenty?
The Irish for plenty is lánchuid (pronounced “LAWN-khwidj”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce lánchuid in Irish?
Lánchuid is said like “LAWN-khwidj” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaːnˌxɪdʲ/).
Does lánchuid have a plural?
No plural form is given for lánchuid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How does 'lánchuid' differ from 'a lán'?
Both mean a lot, but 'lánchuid' stresses a full or ample share, often with a possessive: 'a lánchuid den bhia', her full share of the food. 'A lán' is the everyday word for a lot.
