Shipping in Irish (Loingeas): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for shipping?

The Irish for shipping is loingeas (pronounced “LING-uss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is loingis. Depending on context it can also mean fleet.

Q: What is the plural of shipping in Irish?

The plural of loingeas is loingis; with the article, it is na loingis. The genitive plural is loingeas, as in úinéirí na loingeas (the owners of the shipping fleets).

Q: Does loingeas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Loingeas can mean shipping or fleet, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “shipping” in Irish

Irish:: loingeas
English:: shipping, fleet
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “LING-uss” /ˈl̪ˠɪɲəsˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: loingis
Genitive singular:: loingis, an loingis (e.g. tionscal an loingis, the shipping industry)
Genitive plural:: loingeas, na loingeas (e.g. úinéirí na loingeas, the owners of the shipping fleets)

What does “loingeas” mean?

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

shipping: Ships considered collectively, especially those belonging to a country, port or industry.Also: ships, vessels, merchant navy.

1 other meaning: fleet

2fleet: A group of ships sailing or operating together.Also: flotilla, navy.

“Loingeas” with the article

The plural of shipping in Irish is loingis. Here is loingeas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an loingeas

the shipping

No change after an

na loingis

the shipping (plural)

Plural: no change after na

“Loingeas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using loingeas, the Irish word for shipping.

Tá loingeas mór ag an tír sin.

That country has a large fleet.

Tháinig an loingeas isteach sa chuan ar maidin.

The fleet came into the harbour this morning.

Oibríonn m'athair i dtionscal an loingis.

My father works in the shipping industry.

Bhí loingis na Spáinne le feiceáil amuigh ar an bhfarraige.

The Spanish fleets could be seen out at sea.

Cuireadh isteach go mór ar an loingeas de bharr na stoirme.

Shipping was badly disrupted by the storm.

Is cuan tábhachtach don loingeas é Corcaigh.

Cork is an important port for shipping.

Scrios an namhaid cuid mhór den loingeas.

The enemy destroyed a large part of the fleet.

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Shipping in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for shipping?

The Irish for shipping is loingeas (pronounced “LING-uss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is loingis. Depending on context it can also mean fleet.

How do you pronounce loingeas in Irish?

Loingeas is said like “LING-uss” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɪɲəsˠ/).

What is the plural of shipping in Irish?

The plural of loingeas is loingis; with the article, it is na loingis. The genitive plural is loingeas, as in úinéirí na loingeas (the owners of the shipping fleets).

Does loingeas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Loingeas can mean shipping or fleet, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between 'loingeas' and 'cabhlach'?

'Loingeas' means shipping or a fleet of ships in general, while 'cabhlach' is the usual word for a navy, as in 'an Cabhlach' for the Irish Naval Service.

How is 'loingeas' related to 'long'?

'Loingeas' is a collective noun formed from 'long' (ship), so it refers to ships as a group rather than a single vessel.

Shipping in Irish (Loingeas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage