beoir
/bʲoːɾʲ/feminine
The Irish word for beer is beoir. Wiktionary also lists leann.
Meaning: alcoholic drink made of malt (noun)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| beoir | /bʲoːɾʲ/ (Connacht, Munster) /bʲɔːɾʲ/ (Ulster) |
feminine |
| leann | /lʲɑun̪ˠ/ (Munster) /l̠ʲɑːn̪ˠ/ (Galway) |
masculine |
The word refers to an alcoholic drink made of malt.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word beoir is a feminine noun, while the form leann is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/bʲoːɾʲ/
Did you know?
- There is a linguistic coincidence where leann can refer to both a drink and a cloak. These two meanings come from entirely different Proto-Celtic roots.
- While beoir is the standard term, leann is often used in older poetic texts and folk songs to evoke a more traditional or rustic atmosphere.
Examples in context
- Níl aon beoir anseo.There's no beer here.This sentence is useful for expressing that there is no beoir in a specific location.Tatoeba #7809334 by eo_as, translation #423144 by CM
- Ba mhaith liom pionta beoir, le do thoil.I'd like a pint of beer, please.
- An bhfuil aon leann ar piocadh agaibh?Do you have any ales on tap?
- An bhfuil beoir agat?Do you have beer?
Example conversation
Oisín and Aoife are at a pub.
- OisínCad a ordóidh tú, a Aoife?What will you order, Aoife?
- AoifeBeoir amháin, le do thoil.One beer, please.
- OisínAn dteideachas beoir eile leo?Shall we get another beer with them?
- AoifeTá sé sin go maith liom.I am happy with that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beer” translations and entries beoir, leann, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries beoir, leann, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
