HeyRuaHow to say “appreciation” in Irish
- Irish:
- léirthuiscint
- English:
- appreciation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAYR-hish-kint” /ˈl̠ʲeːɾʲˌhɪʃcɪnʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- léirthuiscintí (appreciations)
- Genitive singular:
- léirthuisceana, na léirthuisceana (e.g. easpa léirthuisceana, a lack of appreciation)
- Genitive plural:
- léirthuiscintí, na léirthuiscintí (e.g. forbairt na léirthuiscintí, the development of the insights)
What does “léirthuiscint” mean?
- appreciation
- A clear understanding and recognition of the value or meaning of something, such as a work of art or a situation.Also: insight, clear understanding, comprehension.
“Léirthuiscint” with the article
The plural of appreciation in Irish is léirthuiscintí. Here is léirthuiscint after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Léirthuiscint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léirthuiscint, the Irish word for appreciation.
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Appreciation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for appreciation?
The Irish for appreciation is léirthuiscint (pronounced “LAYR-hish-kint”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is léirthuiscintí.
How do you pronounce léirthuiscint in Irish?
Léirthuiscint is said like “LAYR-hish-kint” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲeːɾʲˌhɪʃcɪnʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of appreciation in Irish?
The plural of léirthuiscint is léirthuiscintí; with the article, na léirthuiscintí means “the appreciations”. The genitive plural is léirthuiscintí, as in forbairt na léirthuiscintí (the development of the insights).
How is 'léirthuiscint' different from 'tuiscint'?
'Tuiscint' is general understanding, while 'léirthuiscint' (from 'léir', clear) means a deeper, clear appreciation, often used of literature in school, as in 'léirthuiscint ar dhán'.
Which preposition follows 'léirthuiscint'?
Use 'ar': 'léirthuiscint ar an saothar', appreciation of the work.
