HeyRuaHow to say “pond” in Irish
- Irish:
- lochán
- English:
- pond
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LUKH-awn” /ˈl̪ˠɔxaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- locháin (ponds)
- Genitive singular:
- locháin, an locháin (e.g. bruach an locháin, the bank of the pond)
- Genitive plural:
- lochán, na lochán (e.g. uisce na lochán, the water of the ponds)
What does “lochán” mean?
- pond
- A small lake or pool of still water.Also: pool, small lake, lakelet, tarn.
Other Irish words for pond: linn (pool)
“Lochán” with the article
The plural of pond in Irish is locháin. Here is lochán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lochán
the pond
No change after an
na locháin
the ponds
Plural: no change after na
“Lochán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lochán, the Irish word for pond.
Tá lochán beag ar chúl an tí.
There's a small pond behind the house.
Bhí na lachain ag snámh ar an lochán.
The ducks were swimming on the pond.
Shuíomar ar bhruach an locháin.
We sat on the edge of the pond.
Tá go leor lochán ar an sliabh.
There are lots of small lakes on the mountain.
Thit mo hata isteach sa lochán.
My hat fell into the pond.
Tá froganna i lochán na páirce.
There are frogs in the park pond.
Bíonn an lochán reoite sa gheimhreadh.
The pond is frozen in winter.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pond in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pond?
The Irish for pond is lochán (pronounced “LUKH-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is locháin.
How do you pronounce lochán in Irish?
Lochán is said like “LUKH-awn” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɔxaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of pond in Irish?
The plural of lochán is locháin; with the article, na locháin means “the ponds”. The genitive plural is lochán, as in uisce na lochán (the water of the ponds).
How is 'lochán' different from 'loch' and 'linn'?
'Loch' is a lake, while 'lochán' is its diminutive, a small lake or pond. 'Linn' usually means a pool, for example in a river or a 'linn snámha' (swimming pool).
