Settlement in Irish (Lonnaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for settlement?

The Irish for settlement is lonnaíocht (pronounced “LUN-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lonnaíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean occupancy.

Q: What is the plural of settlement in Irish?

The plural of lonnaíocht is lonnaíochtaí; with the article, na lonnaíochtaí means “the settlements”. The genitive plural is lonnaíochtaí, as in suíomhanna na lonnaíochtaí (the sites of the settlements).

Q: Does lonnaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Lonnaíocht can mean settlement or occupancy, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “settlement” in Irish

Irish:: lonnaíocht
English:: settlement, occupancy
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “LUN-ee-ukht” /ˈl̪ˠʊn̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: lonnaíochtaí (settlements)
Genitive singular:: lonnaíochta, na lonnaíochta (e.g. fianaise na lonnaíochta, evidence of the settlement)
Genitive plural:: lonnaíochtaí, na lonnaíochtaí (e.g. suíomhanna na lonnaíochtaí, the sites of the settlements)

What does “lonnaíocht” mean?

“Lonnaíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

settlement: A place where people have settled and made their homes, or the act of settling in a place.Also: colony, settling.

1 other meaning: occupancy

2occupancy: The fact of living in or occupying a place.Also: occupation, habitation, residence.

Other Irish words for settlement: comhréiteach (compromise), socraíocht (settlement)

“Lonnaíocht” with the article

The plural of settlement in Irish is lonnaíochtaí. Here is lonnaíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an lonnaíocht

the settlement

No change after an

na lonnaíochtaí

the settlements

Plural: no change after na

“Lonnaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using lonnaíocht, the Irish word for settlement.

Bhí lonnaíocht bheag ar an oileán fadó.

There was a small settlement on the island long ago.

Fuarthas iarsmaí na lonnaíochta in aice na habhann.

The remains of the settlement were found near the river.

Tógadh an lonnaíocht seo sa ré Lochlannach.

This settlement was built in the Viking age.

Tá go leor lonnaíochtaí ársa sa cheantar.

There are many ancient settlements in the area.

Thosaigh an lonnaíocht sa ghleann sa chéad aois.

Settlement in the valley began in the first century.

Rinne siad staidéar ar phatrúin lonnaíochta in Éirinn.

They studied settlement patterns in Ireland.

Ní raibh aon lonnaíocht bhuan ann go dtí sin.

There was no permanent settlement there until then.

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Settlement in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for settlement?

The Irish for settlement is lonnaíocht (pronounced “LUN-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lonnaíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean occupancy.

How do you pronounce lonnaíocht in Irish?

Lonnaíocht is said like “LUN-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠʊn̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of settlement in Irish?

The plural of lonnaíocht is lonnaíochtaí; with the article, na lonnaíochtaí means “the settlements”. The genitive plural is lonnaíochtaí, as in suíomhanna na lonnaíochtaí (the sites of the settlements).

Does lonnaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Lonnaíocht can mean settlement or occupancy, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between 'lonnaíocht' and 'plandáil'?

'Lonnaíocht' is any settlement or settling of people, while 'plandáil' refers specifically to a plantation, such as the Plantation of Ulster.

Settlement in Irish (Lonnaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage