líomóid
/ˈlʲiːmˠoːdʲ/feminine
The Irish word for "lemon" is líomóid.
líomóid refers to the citrus fruit.
Meaning: citrus fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
líomóid is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlʲiːmˠoːdʲ/
Did you know?
- The word líomóid is a loanword from English 'lemon'. Because citrus trees cannot grow in the native climate of Ireland, the fruit was imported long before a native word was created.
- In Irish-language media, such as radio or news, you might hear the word 'lemún' instead of the standard líomóid, reflecting how some speakers adapted the English word into Irish phonology.
- In the Gaeltacht regions, some speakers might use the English word 'lemon' mid-sentence while maintaining Irish grammar, a phenomenon called code-switching.
Examples in context
- Níl líomóid sa chistín.There is no lemon in the kitchen.
- An bhfuil líomóid agat?Do you have a lemon?
Example conversation
Siobhán and Cathal are preparing a drink in the kitchen.
- SiobhánCathal, an bhfuil líomóid sa chistin?Cathal, is there a lemon in the kitchen?
- CathalTá, tá líomóid amháin ann.Yes, there is one lemon there.
- SiobhánGo raibh maith agat, tá líomóid uaim.Thank you, I need a lemon.
- CathalSeo í an líomóid ansin.Here is the lemon there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lemon” translations and entries líomóid, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
