HeyRuaHow to say “appropriation” in Irish
- Irish:
- leithreasú
- English:
- appropriation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- leithreasaigh, to appropriate (ag leithreasú, appropriating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LEH-ras-oo” /ˈlʲɛɾˠəsˠuː/
- Plural:
- leithreasuithe (appropriations)
- Genitive singular:
- leithreasaithe, an leithreasaithe (e.g. Bille an Leithreasaithe, the Appropriation Bill)
- Genitive plural:
- leithreasuithe, na leithreasuithe (e.g. cuntas leithreasuithe, appropriation account)
What does “leithreasú” mean?
- appropriation
- The act of setting aside money for a particular purpose, or of taking something for one's own use; verbal noun of the verb 'leithreasaigh'.Also: allocation, earmarking, appropriating.
“Leithreasú” as a verbal noun
After ag, leithreasú means appropriating: it is the verbal noun of the verb leithreasaigh (to appropriate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Leithreasú” with the article
The plural of appropriation in Irish is leithreasuithe. Here is leithreasú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Leithreasú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leithreasú, the Irish word for appropriation.
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Appropriation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for appropriation?
The Irish for appropriation is leithreasú (pronounced “LEH-ras-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is leithreasuithe.
How do you pronounce leithreasú in Irish?
Leithreasú is said like “LEH-ras-oo” (IPA /ˈlʲɛɾˠəsˠuː/).
What is the plural of appropriation in Irish?
The plural of leithreasú is leithreasuithe; with the article, na leithreasuithe means “the appropriations”. The genitive plural is leithreasuithe, as in cuntas leithreasuithe (appropriation account).
Is 'leithreasú' related to 'leithreas' (toilet)?
Both come from 'leith' (apart, separate), but 'leithreasú' means appropriation of funds, while 'leithreas' means a toilet or privy.
