HeyRuaHow to say “teetotaller” in Irish
- Irish:
- lánstaonaire
- English:
- teetotaller
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWN-stee-un-ir-uh” /ˈl̪ˠaːnˌsˠt̪ˠiːnˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- lánstaonairí (teetotallers)
- Genitive singular:
- lánstaonaire, an lánstaonaire (e.g. pionna an lánstaonaire, the teetotaller's pin)
- Genitive plural:
- lánstaonairí, na lánstaonairí (e.g. cumann na lánstaonairí, the teetotallers' association)
What does “lánstaonaire” mean?
- teetotaller
- A person who never drinks alcohol at all.Also: total abstainer, abstainer, non-drinker, pioneer.
“Lánstaonaire” with the article
The plural of teetotaller in Irish is lánstaonairí. Here is lánstaonaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lánstaonaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lánstaonaire, the Irish word for teetotaller.
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Teetotaller in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for teetotaller?
The Irish for teetotaller is lánstaonaire (pronounced “LAWN-stee-un-ir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lánstaonairí.
How do you pronounce lánstaonaire in Irish?
Lánstaonaire is said like “LAWN-stee-un-ir-uh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaːnˌsˠt̪ˠiːnˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of teetotaller in Irish?
The plural of lánstaonaire is lánstaonairí; with the article, na lánstaonairí means “the teetotallers”. The genitive plural is lánstaonairí, as in cumann na lánstaonairí (the teetotallers' association).
What is the difference between 'lánstaonaire' and 'staonaire'?
A 'staonaire' is an abstainer in general, while a 'lánstaonaire' is a total abstainer from alcohol, with 'lán-' meaning full.
