HeyRuaHow to say “spring” in Irish
- Irish:
- lingeán
- English:
- spring
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LING-awn” /lʲiŋʲaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lingeáin
- Genitive singular:
- lingeáin, an lingeáin (e.g. neart an lingeáin, the strength of the spring)
- Genitive plural:
- lingeán, na lingeán (e.g. tocht lingeán, spring mattress)
What does “lingeán” mean?
- spring
- A coiled or bent piece of metal that goes back to its shape after being pressed or stretched, used in mechanisms, beds and vehicles.Also: coil spring, mechanical spring, metal spring.
Other Irish words for spring: earrach (spring), fuarán (spring), sprionga (spring)
“Lingeán” with the article
The plural of spring in Irish is lingeáin. Here is lingeán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lingeán
the spring
No change after an
na lingeáin
the spring (plural)
Plural: no change after na
“Lingeán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lingeán, the Irish word for spring.
Bhris an lingeán sa chlog.
The spring in the clock broke.
Tá lingeán nua de dhíth ar an doras.
The door needs a new spring.
Tá na lingeáin sa leaba seo róchrua.
The springs in this bed are too hard.
Chuala mé fuaim an lingeáin ag scaoileadh.
I heard the sound of the spring releasing.
D'athraigh an meicneoir lingeáin an chairr.
The mechanic changed the car's springs.
Cuir an lingeán ar ais ina áit.
Put the spring back in its place.
Tá lingeán beag i mo pheann.
There is a small spring in my pen.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Spring in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spring?
The Irish for spring is lingeán (pronounced “LING-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lingeáin.
How do you pronounce lingeán in Irish?
Lingeán is said like “LING-awn” (IPA /lʲiŋʲaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of spring in Irish?
The plural of lingeán is lingeáin; with the article, it is na lingeáin. The genitive plural is lingeán, as in tocht lingeán (spring mattress).
Is 'lingeán' the same as 'earrach' or 'tobar'?
No. 'Lingeán' is a mechanical spring; the season spring is 'earrach' and a spring of water is 'tobar' or 'fuarán'.
