HeyRuaHow to say “refrain” in Irish
- Irish:
- loinneog
- English:
- refrain
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LIN-yohg” /ˈl̪ˠɪn̠ʲoːɡ/
- Plural:
- loinneoga (refrains)
- Genitive singular:
- loinneoige, na loinneoige (e.g. focail na loinneoige, the words of the refrain)
- Genitive plural:
- loinneog, na loinneog (e.g. cantain na loinneog, the singing of the refrains)
What does “loinneog” mean?
- refrain
- A part of a song or poem that is repeated, usually after each verse.Also: chorus, burden of a song.
Other Irish words for refrain: curfá (chorus)
“Loinneog” with the article
The plural of refrain in Irish is loinneoga. Here is loinneog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Loinneog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using loinneog, the Irish word for refrain.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Refrain in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for refrain?
The Irish for refrain is loinneog (pronounced “LIN-yohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is loinneoga.
How do you pronounce loinneog in Irish?
Loinneog is said like “LIN-yohg” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɪn̠ʲoːɡ/).
What is the plural of refrain in Irish?
The plural of loinneog is loinneoga; with the article, na loinneoga means “the refrains”. The genitive plural is loinneog, as in cantain na loinneog (the singing of the refrains).
What is the difference between 'loinneog' and 'curfá'?
Both mean a refrain or chorus. 'Curfá' is the usual term in schools and modern music, while 'loinneog' is often used for the refrain of a traditional song, which may contain vocables.
