HeyRuaHow to say “total” in Irish
- Irish:
- lánsuim
- English:
- total
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWN-sim” /ˈl̪ˠaːnˌsˠɪmʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lánsuimeanna (totals)
- Genitive singular:
- lánsuime, na lánsuime (e.g. méid na lánsuime, the amount of the total)
- Genitive plural:
- lánsuimeanna, na lánsuimeanna (e.g. liosta na lánsuimeanna, the list of totals)
What does “lánsuim” mean?
- total
- The full or complete sum of something, everything added together.Also: full sum, sum total, whole amount, grand total.
“Lánsuim” with the article
The plural of total in Irish is lánsuimeanna. Here is lánsuim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lánsuim
the total
No change after an
na lánsuimeanna
the totals
Plural: no change after na
“Lánsuim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lánsuim, the Irish word for total.
Cad é an lánsuim atá le híoc?
What is the total to be paid?
Scríobh an lánsuim ag bun an leathanaigh.
Write the total at the bottom of the page.
Is é céad euro an lánsuim.
The total is a hundred euro.
Seiceáil na lánsuimeanna arís, le do thoil.
Check the totals again, please.
Bhí botún i lánsuim an bhille.
There was a mistake in the total of the bill.
D'íoc sé an lánsuim inné.
He paid the full amount yesterday.
Cuir na figiúirí le chéile chun lánsuim a fháil.
Add the figures together to get a total.
Other nouns in Irish
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Total in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for total?
The Irish for total is lánsuim (pronounced “LAWN-sim”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lánsuimeanna.
How do you pronounce lánsuim in Irish?
Lánsuim is said like “LAWN-sim” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaːnˌsˠɪmʲ/).
What is the plural of total in Irish?
The plural of lánsuim is lánsuimeanna; with the article, na lánsuimeanna means “the totals”. The genitive plural is lánsuimeanna, as in liosta na lánsuimeanna (the list of totals).
What is the difference between 'lánsuim' and 'suim'?
'Suim' can mean any sum or amount (and also interest), while 'lánsuim' specifically means the full total. In everyday speech 'an t-iomlán' is also very common for 'the total'.
