leann
/ʎaun̪ˠ/masculine
leann is the Gaelic word for beer.
leann is a masculine noun used to refer to the alcoholic drink made of malt.
Meaning: alcoholic drink made of malt (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʎaun̪ˠ/
Did you know?
- The word leann is an unexpected linguistic relative of the Welsh word llyn, even though in Welsh that word describes a 'lake' or a 'pool' rather than a drink.
- While leann specifically refers to beer today, its Old Irish ancestor linn was a much broader term used for any kind of liquid brew or intoxicating drink.
Examples in context
- B' àbhaist dha leann òl.He used to drink beer.This sentence is useful for describing a past habit of drinking leann.Tatoeba #1516532 by Cainntear, translation #793284 by Shishir
- A bheil thu ag iarraidh leann?Do you want a beer?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants leann.Tatoeba #5732675 by Cainntear, translation #2011393 by CK
- Tha an leann seo math.This beer is good.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Angus and Mairead are at a pub.
- AngusAm b’ fheàrr leat leann no uisge?Would you prefer beer or whisky?
- MaireadLeann, mas plaît.Beer, please.
- AngusDè an cinele leann a tha thu ag iarraidh?What kind of beer do you want?
- MaireadLeann lag, mas e do thoil e.A light beer, if you please.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beer” translations and entries leann, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries leann, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
