HeyRuaHow to say “puddle” in Irish
- Irish:
- lodán
- English:
- puddle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “luh-DAWN” /l̪ˠʊd̪ˠɑːnˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lodáin (puddles)
- Genitive singular:
- lodáin, an lodáin (e.g. uisce an lodáin, the water of the puddle)
- Genitive plural:
- lodán, na lodán (e.g. bóthar lán lodán, a road full of puddles)
What does “lodán” mean?
- puddle
- A small pool of water, especially muddy or stagnant water on the ground.Also: pool, stagnant pool, mud puddle.
Other Irish words for puddle: slodán (puddle), greallóg (puddle)
“Lodán” with the article
The plural of puddle in Irish is lodáin. Here is lodán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lodán
the puddle
No change after an
na lodáin
the puddles
Plural: no change after na
“Lodán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lodán, the Irish word for puddle.
Tá lodán mór ar an mbóthar.
There's a big puddle on the road.
Léim an páiste isteach sa lodán.
The child jumped into the puddle.
Seachain an lodán sin!
Mind that puddle!
Bhí lodáin i ngach áit tar éis na báistí.
There were puddles everywhere after the rain.
Sheas mé i lodán agus fliuchadh mo bhróga.
I stood in a puddle and my shoes got wet.
Bhí dath an lodáin donn le láib.
The puddle was brown with mud.
Thit mo pheann isteach sa lodán.
My pen fell into the puddle.
Other nouns in Irish
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Puddle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for puddle?
The Irish for puddle is lodán (pronounced “luh-DAWN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lodáin.
How do you pronounce lodán in Irish?
Lodán is said like “luh-DAWN” (IPA /l̪ˠʊd̪ˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of puddle in Irish?
The plural of lodán is lodáin; with the article, na lodáin means “the puddles”. The genitive plural is lodán, as in bóthar lán lodán (a road full of puddles).
What is the difference between 'lodán' and 'linn'?
'Lodán' is a small puddle, often dirty or stagnant, while 'linn' is a pool or pond of water more generally.
