HeyRuaHow to say “swing” in Irish
- Irish:
- luascán
- English:
- swing, swinging, rocker
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOOS-kawn” /ˈl̪ˠuəsˠkɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- luascáin
- Genitive singular:
- luascáin, an luascáin (e.g. rópa an luascáin, the rope of the swing)
- Genitive plural:
- luascán, na luascán (e.g. suíocháin na luascán, the seats of the swings)
What does “luascán” mean?
“Luascán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- swing
- A hanging seat that moves back and forth, as in a playground.Also: playground swing, trapeze.
2 other meanings: swinging or rocker
- 2swinging
- A swinging, swaying or rocking movement.Also: swaying, rocking, oscillation.
- 3rocker
- A curved piece of wood on which something such as a chair or cradle rocks.Also: rocking piece.
Other Irish words for swing: luasc (swing)
“Luascán” with the article
The plural of swing in Irish is luascáin. Here is luascán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Luascán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using luascán, the Irish word for swing.
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Swing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for swing?
The Irish for swing is luascán (pronounced “LOOS-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is luascáin. Depending on context it can also mean swinging or rocker.
How do you pronounce luascán in Irish?
Luascán is said like “LOOS-kawn” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠuəsˠkɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of swing in Irish?
The plural of luascán is luascáin; with the article, it is na luascáin. The genitive plural is luascán, as in suíocháin na luascán (the seats of the swings).
Does luascán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Luascán can mean swing, swinging or rocker, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between luascán and luascadh?
Luascán is the swing itself or a swaying movement, while luascadh is the verbal noun of luasc, the act of swinging: tá sé ag luascadh ar an luascán, he is swinging on the swing.
