HeyRuaHow to say “allusion” in Irish
- Irish:
- leath-thagairt
- English:
- allusion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAH-hag-irt” /ˈlʲahˌhaɡəɾʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- leath-thagairtí (allusions)
- Genitive singular:
- leath-thagartha, na leath-thagartha (e.g. brí na leath-thagartha, the meaning of the allusion)
- Genitive plural:
- leath-thagairtí, na leath-thagairtí (e.g. brí na leath-thagairtí, the meaning of the allusions)
What does “leath-thagairt” mean?
- allusion
- An indirect or passing reference to something, without mentioning it directly.Also: indirect reference, passing reference, hint.
“Leath-thagairt” with the article
The plural of allusion in Irish is leath-thagairtí. Here is leath-thagairt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leath-thagairt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leath-thagairt, the Irish word for allusion.
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Allusion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for allusion?
The Irish for allusion is leath-thagairt (pronounced “LAH-hag-irt”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is leath-thagairtí.
How do you pronounce leath-thagairt in Irish?
Leath-thagairt is said like “LAH-hag-irt” (IPA /ˈlʲahˌhaɡəɾʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of allusion in Irish?
The plural of leath-thagairt is leath-thagairtí; with the article, na leath-thagairtí means “the allusions”. The genitive plural is leath-thagairtí, as in brí na leath-thagairtí (the meaning of the allusions).
How is 'leath-thagairt' different from 'tagairt'?
'Tagairt' is a direct reference or mention, while 'leath-thagairt' is a half or indirect reference, an allusion. You say 'leath-thagairt a dhéanamh do rud'.
