Is é Dúlais príomhchathair Oileán Mhanann.
Douglas is the capital of the Isle of Man.
B1
Irish word
oileán
island
nounmasculine/ɪˈlʲɑːn̪ˠ/
oileán means “island” in Irish and is used as a noun. Its recorded IPA pronunciation is /ɪˈlʲɑːn̪ˠ/.
Definitions
- isolated place
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | oileán |
| Urú | n-oileán |
| Réamhlitir h | hoileán |
| Réamhlitir t | t-oileán |
oileán in context
Bhí siad sáinnithe ar oileán tréigthe.
They were marooned on a desert isle.
A2
An bhfuil cónaí ar an oileán?
Do people live on that island?
A1
Chaith sé a shaol ar fad ar an oileán.
He spent his whole life on the island.
A2
Tá gach duine a shaolaítear in oileán na hÉireann, ar a n-áirítear a oileáin agus a fharraigí, i dteideal, agus tá de cheart oidhreachta aige nó aici, a bheith páirteach i náisiún na hÉireann.
It is the entitlement and birthright of every person born in the island of Ireland, which includes its islands and seas, to be part of the Irish Nation.
B2
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