leann
/ʎaun̪ˠ/masculine
The Gaelic word for beer is leann.
leann is a masculine noun used to refer to the alcoholic beverage made from malt.
Meaning: alcoholic drink made of malt (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
leann is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʎaun̪ˠ/
Did you know?
- The Gaelic word leann shares a common ancestor with the Welsh word llyn, which can mean 'lake' or 'pool'.
- In Old Irish, the word was written as linn, which served as a broader term for any kind of 'intoxicating drink' rather than just malted beer.
- The word leann is distinct from the words used for stronger spirits or whiskey, reflecting a cultural categorization between brewed and distilled drinks.
Examples in context
- B' àbhaist dha leann òl.He used to drink beer.This sentence shows how to use leann when describing a past habit.Tatoeba #1516532 by Cainntear, translation #793284 by Shishir
- A bheil thu ag iarraidh leann?Do you want a beer?This sentence shows how to use leann when asking if someone wants a drink.Tatoeba #5732675 by Cainntear, translation #2011393 by CK
- Tha an leann seo math.This beer is good.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mairead and Hamish are at a pub.
- MaireadAm b’ ocaisaig thu airson leann, a Hamish?Would you like a beer, Hamish?
- HamishTha, mas e do thoil e.Yes, please.
- MaireadScaithnichidh mi an leann a-nis.I will pour the beer now.
- HamishTapadh leat, a Mairead.Thank you, Mairead.
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.
